2 4 channel amps vs 1 8 channel amp

[afrocelt1121]

Is there any issue to having 2 4-channel amps as opposed to 1 8 channel amp? It turns out to be slightly cheaper. Would it be an issue if there were more, say 3 4-channel amps (to do 11.1)?

Thanks

 

[markw]

The more power supplies, the better. Ideally, each channel should have it's own power transformer and power supply to feed it.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Yeah, the fewer the channels per chassis, the better.

For example, a mono-block is ideal. Next is a stereo amp (2ch per chassis).

If you get 8 mono-block amps, that would be ideal.

 

[JerryLove]

I would ammend the above with ALL ELSE BEING EQUAL, AND SOUND BEING THE ONLY CRITERIA... 2x4ch > 1x8ch.

Obviously, a better 8-channel amp is superior to two inferior 4-channel amps; similarly, cost and space to hold them and "I hate lifting that 8ch it's too heavy" all come into play.

So what they've said is true... with some caviats

 

[afrocelt1121]

Thanks!

That sounds good. The 4 channel amp is by the same manufacturer so I guess the quality would be about the same. I hadn't thought about the weight issue so that's something to take into account.

Thanks again!

Afrocelt

 

[GranteedEV]

6 1-ch amps for active bi amped LCR + 2 4ch amp for active bi amped surrounds + 2 superpowered bridge pro amp for 2 sub


all on a 30a line lol