How to Connect Loudspeakers
How to Connect Loudspeakers
Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MA6900 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock.
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, carefully twist
the strands to- gether as tightly as possible.
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.
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 loudspeak- ers, being careful to observe the correct polarities. Out- put impedance connections of 2 ohms, 4 ohms and 8 ohms are provided. If the impedance of your loud- speakers 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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