VAC 301 versus VAC 200 as monoblocks

I too was wondering this.

I suspect, for about the same $, that running a pair of 200's in mono may slightly outperform a stereo 300.1. However, I have not heard the 200.

If you want the real answer, call Kevin @ VAC. Im sure he'd give you an honest list of the pro's & con's.

IMO, considering your speakers and music preference, the 300.1 stereo amp is going to run out of power.

I'd go with monoblocks.

Thanks Barrelchief,
I did talk to Kevin, he leaned towards the 200's in mono. "More vivid but less organic" to paraphrase. I just wondered if any one else has compared the two

The 200's were built to drive an 83db electrostat. VAC will tell you two 200's is a better solution for hard to drive speakers than one 300.1.

Franz:

I see that you listed your 300.1 for sale.

Why not pick up a 2nd 300.1, run them in mono and have the best of both worlds...vivid AND organic???