Two semi-clean monoblocks VS. One super-clean 2-channel amp?

[Abstracted]

Which is better: Two monoblocks or one super clean 2 channel amp?

Details:

Monoblocks: 2x Aiyima A07 Max in mono. ($163 total including external 12V trigger | SINAD 89.)
Stereo amp: Topping PA7. ($290 open box with warranty | SINAD 102 with excellent channel separation.)

They'll be used to run front RL in my main system, with an Onkyo TX-RZ50 as the preouts.
I rarely play at reference levels.

Speakers: Gallo Strada 2: Sensitivity 90 dB, imp. 8 ohm but dips down to 3 ohms @ 20KHz:

Which is going to sound better?
(I'll leave "better" open to interpretation)

 

[Beave]

Why not just use the Onkyo?

 

[staticV3]

The PA7 has more power, 15dB(!) less noise, better multitone performance, and no load dependency in the audible range thanks to PFFB.

While they may still sound the same, there's no contest which one is objectively better, imo.

 

[wwenze]

Two mono blocks have better crosstalk measurement

Just get the PA7...... Also means only 1 volume control needed

 

[SonicSleuth]

If I had to choose and my listening levels are similar PA7 would be my choice.

 

[restorer-john]

Two mono blocks have better crosstalk measurement

Mono-block (separate) amplifiers are not necessarily better than a stereo amplifier, especially when the source is taken in consideration.

 

[SonicSleuth]

Undoubtedly they offer better channel separation, but the preamp is likely to still have a shared board / power supply, so unless you're going to dual mono everything, what be the point? Especially as you don't need the power as you've stated "I rarely listen at reference levels"

 

[Abstracted]

Thanks for all your feedback! I went with the Topping PA7.

 

[Ajax]

Thanks for all your feedback! I went with the Topping PA7.

Hi, after 18 months are you happy with the PA7?
Any comments on available power, distortion, or reliability?.
What speakers are you driving?

If all good it is an absolute bargain.

Many thanks in advance

 

[Hayabusa]

dips down to 3 ohms

it looks more like 1.2 ohm.. Its like an electrostatic

 

[Abstracted]

Hi, after 18 months are you happy with the PA7?
Any comments on available power, distortion, or reliability?.
What speakers are you driving?

If all good it is an absolute bargain.

Many thanks in advance

I was totally happy with it in terms of sound and reliability. It was rock solid.
But I needed an integrated crossover for my sub. So I decided to go with a Wiim Amp Pro instead.

Now my PA7 is up for sale