Figure 7B: Pigtail connection

Figure 7C: Pigtail connection

Connecting the speakers

3.Strip 1/2" of insulation from the speaker cable.

4.Gently slide the (5/8") bare end of the 14-gauge wire into the center of the bare speaker cable (be careful not to spread the individual wires of the speaker cable).

1/2"

(12.7mm)

Tin

Speaker cable

Solder

5.Solder this connection. A high-wattage soldering gun may be necessary to provide adequate heat.

6.Lightly "tin" the remaining (1/2") bare end of the 14-gauge wire.

7.Gently slide a 1" length of shrink tubing over the connection and heat to shrink. (Color-coded shrink tubing is available for polarity identification.)

5/8" (15.8mm) shrink tubing

8. Follow this procedure for the remaining speaker connections.

Depending upon the type of speaker terminal, this procedure may also be used for the speaker end of the cable.

When the speaker cables are complete, connect the left-channel + (positive or red) output post of the Nº29 to the + (positive or red) input terminal of the appropriate loudspeaker.

Connect the left-channel – (negative or black) output post of the Nº29 to the – (negative or black) input terminal of the appropriate loudspeaker.

Repeat this procedure for the right channel.

Note: The Nº29 provides two sets of output posts to accomodate the increasing number of loudspeakers that call for bi-wiring. For specific instructions on bi-wiring, refer to your loudspeaker owner's manual or see your Mark Levinson dealer.

For the best sonic peformance, we recommend against using the two sets of output posts to connect two sets of full-range loudspeakers. Doing so, however, won't damage the Nº29, as long as the total load impedance is at least 2Ω .

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Dual Monaural Power Amplifier, Mark Levinson No. 29 specifications

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