mono block

livewire

I'm sorry but i don't undrestand when they say an amp is described a"mono block" is that a lesser quality of sound than from like a 7 channel amp or does it describe it as a one channel amp

McLoki

It is just a one channel amp. It has really no bearing on its sound quality. (although it does have a few less limitations)

Michael

Systems

A mono block means that it is a single channel in one chassis.This is beneficial because there is only one channel sourcing its current from the power supply.Generally the most powerful and expensive amps are mono blocks. for example http://www.bryston.ca/BrystonSite05/pdfs/28BSST.pdf

livewire

so a dual mono block has 2 seperate amps for each of the two channels. i found a b&k amp for sale by me and that is what it is its ingreat shape my only question is it was bought new in 94' is that really even a factor

Systems

dual mono block =2 chassis each with one channel for a total of 2 channels.

disneyjoe7

livewire wrote:

so a dual mono block has 2 seperate amps for each of the two channels. i found a b&k amp for sale by me and that is what it is its ingreat shape my only question is it was bought new in 94' is that really even a factor

A dual mono block should be 2 separate amps in one chassis, and should have 2 power cords also IMO.

dorokusai

That's correct but depends on the actual amplifier design. You can be dual mono and share power rails. It doesn't have to utilize dual power cords, seperate supply rails, in order to benefit from the original design principle.

I'll take a couple devils tails out of an amplifier any day.

disneyjoe7

dorokusai wrote:

I'll take a couple devils tails out of an amplifier any day.

Thanks it's a least a good indication of a decent design.

Systems

I should clarify my answer above.

Two (not Dual)Mono Blocks =2 chassis 1 channel each for a total of 2 channels.

Dual Mono=2 channels two power supplies 1 chassis