Monoprice Monolith 5X200 Amplifier - My Ownership Impressions

Monolith by Monoprice 5x200 Amplifier

Monoprice Website:

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_i...

Current MSRP - $1,599 (With XLR)

My Price Refurbished/B-Stock - $1,099 (No XLR)

Specs:

Number Of Channels - 5
Amplifier Type - Class A/B
RMS 8 Ohms - 200 watts
FTC Full Bandwidth Power 4 Ohms - 300
watts
Total Harmonic Distortion - Less than 0.03% at full rated FTC power
Ohms Rated - 4 - 16 Ohms
Voltage Gain - 28d
Dimensions - 17” x 7” x 16.5”
Weight - 78.2 lbs.

Pros:

- Excellent build quality
- Powerful & neutral sound
- ATI Construction (assembled in USA)
- Excellent price
- 5 year warranty

Cons:

- No switch to turn off front light
- Heavy, which can also be considered a pro
- No XLR but XLRs (new ones have XLR)


This is an excellent amplifier for a very good price. I was thoroughly impressed by everything from the packaging all the way to the sound and everything in between.

For those of us with relatively restricted budgets, you’ll be hard-pressed to do better for the money.