Connection for use with a Low Power Amplifier (default setting)
Preparing Hookup Cables
The McIntosh Loudspeaker Systems utilize binding posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output Terminals:
Bare wire cable ends:
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 43, 44 and 45. If the cable is stranded, care-
fully twist the strands to- gether as
tightly as pos- sible.
Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with solder to keep the strands together and/or attach a spade lug.
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 46, 47 and 48.
Connections using a single Amplifier
1.Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the COMmon (Negative) Binding Post of the appropriate Amplifier Channel to the Loudspeaker
LOW POWER NEGATIVE
2.Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the 8S (OHM) or Positive (+) Binding Post of the same Amplifier Channel to the Loud- speaker LOW POWER POSITIVE (+) Binding Post.
Note: The HIGH POWER and LOW POWER POSITIVE (+) Binding Posts must have a jumper installed between them.
3.Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding Posts.
Note: The Low Frequency Response of a XLS320 Loudspeaker may be extended when it is connected to a lower power amplifier. The Low Frequency Response of a XLS320 Loudspeaker may be extended even further with the addition of a Powered Subwoofer, like the McIntosh XLS112, to the Music/Home Theater System and connected as illustrated on page 18.
4.Connect the remaining Loudspeaker(s) and Amplifier Channel(s) in the same manner.
Connection plate
Jumper
McIntosh
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