How to Connect Loudspeakers
Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MA6300 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connec- tions have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connec- tions contact your McIntosh Dealer or McIn- tosh Technical Support.
When connecting Loudspeakers to the MA6300 it is very important to use cables of adequate size, so there is little to no power loss in the cables. The size is specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG (American Wire Gauge). The smaller the Gauge number, the larger the wire size:
If your loudspeaker cables are 50 feet (38.1m) or less, use at least 14 Gauge.
If your loudspeaker cables are 100 feet (76.2m) or less, use at least 12 Gauge.
1.Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Amplifier 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,
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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. Refer to figure 7.
Note: Banana Plugs are for use in the United States and Canada only.
2. Connect the loudspeaker hookup cables to the output terminals
that match the impedance of your loudspeakers, being careful to observe the correct polarities.
3. Connect the MA6300 Power Cord to a live AC outlet.
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