I noticed this statement on the Mini Torii page:
Quote:If you own speakers that you love and are afraid this may not drive them understand two things: A) It will drive them louder then you're expecting and B) you can bridge these amps into mono blocks. Because of the power increase into lower ohms, you will net 6dB of additional power. Same thing as doubling your power... twice
When I looked at the owner's manual, which is a few years old, there was no reference to bridging into mono. In contrast, the SE84ZS manual specifically advises how to do so. Here is why it matters to me. The last component of my 2/5.1 rig will be the center channel, driving one or two ERRs. I know I could run one channel of the Mini with the other channel turned off, but this doesn't seem like a great investment. So, am curious if the statement above is an error or doesn't belong on the Mini Torii page, or if it is correct, and there is some way to harness the full power of the Mini into a single channel.
My front and rear channels are also ERRs, powered by two Torii Mk III amps. My guess is either the ZS or Mini could be a good tonal match, but tube olling could address differences anyway.
Additional consideration: although I don't yet know the price of a Zen Y-cable, or the alternative stereo-mono switch on the ZS, a fully tricked out ZS with V-caps is $600 less than a full rig Mini and $150 less than the stock Mini. Those numbers are not immaterial, because they would spent elsewhere, but they aren't deal-breakers either. Purely from an aesthetic perspective, I would prefer the look of the Mini in accompaniment to its bigger brothers. But the center channel carries a big load of information in Home Theater, so I want the right sonic choice.
I know, I know, call Steve, and I will. But any information or suggestions appreciated here. Thanks.