How to Connect Loudspeakers
How to Connect Loudspeakers
Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MA2275 Integrated Amplifier until after Connections have been made.
1.Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the MA2275 by choosing one of the methods below:
Bare wire cable ends:
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 1, 2 & 3. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as pos-
sible.
Note: If desired, the 
twisted ends can be 
tinned with solder to
keep the strands
together, or attach spade lug and/or banana connector.
Spade lug or prepared wire connection:
Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and tighten the terminal cap until the cable is firmly clamped into the terminal so the wires cannot slip out. Refer to figures 4, 5 & 6.
Banana plug connection:
Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of the terminal.
Tighten the top portion of the terminal post
and the set screw to secure the banana plug
in place.
Note: The use of Banana Plugs is for use in the United States and Canada only. Refer to figures 7 and 8.
2.Connect the Loudspeaker hookup cables to the output terminals that match the impedance of the Loudspeak- er, being careful to observe the correct polarities. Out- put impedance connections of 2S (ohm), 4S (ohm) and 8S (ohm) are provided. If the Loudspeaker’s imped- ance is
WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazardous live and present a risk of electric shock. For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connections contact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical Support.
Right Loudspeaker 4 ohm
Left Loudspeaker 4 ohm
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