Connecting the mono power amplifier

Back panel

BALANCED INPUT

INPUT

(use shorting plug)

 

+

-

OFF

 

+

-

ON

 

 

 

Outputs (+) Outputs (-)

Balanced

Phono

 

input

input

 

 

Outputs

 

 

 

Each 505 Mono Power Amplifier provides twin outputs for bi-

 

 

 

 

wiring. On speakers that provide separate connections to the

 

 

 

 

The following table gives details of the output connections:

 

 

bass/mid and tweeter units this allows the units to be connected

 

 

 

 

independently to the mono power amplifier, for optimum sound

Use these outputs

To connect to this

 

 

quality.

 

 

 

 

 

+, -

Loudspeakers of 4Ω to 16Ω, using

 

 

Alternatively, for loudspeakers providing a single pair of inputs,

 

 

 

 

either plug or bare wire connections.

either of the output terminals can be used.

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Meridian America Meridian 505 manual Connecting the mono power amplifier, Back panel, Outputs

Meridian 505 specifications

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