Cambridge Audio 650A, 550A user manual Speaker B connections, Pre-Out connections

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Speaker B connections

The Speaker B connections on the back of the amplifier allow for a second set of speakers to be used (i.e. speakers located in another room). The Speaker A/B button on the remote control allows the two sets of speakers to be toggled on and off. Refer to the Remote Control section of this manual for more information on the Speaker A/B operation.

Set either A or B, or both A and B may be selected for use.

Note: When using two pairs of speakers, use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms each.

Speaker A

Main Room

Amplifier

Speaker B

Room Two

Pre-Out connections

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The Pre-Out sockets are for connecting to the input sockets of a power amplifier, such as Cambridge Audio’s 840W model, or active subwoofer. The diagram below shows how to connect the amplifier to an active subwoofer via the Line In inputs on the subwoofer.

Right speaker

Amplifier

Left

speaker

Subwoofer

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