not fit into the connectors. Never use solid-core, aluminum, or "Romex" type wire with the SVL-6. When running speaker wires inside walls, most states and municipalities in the U.S. specify that you must use a special type of speaker wire. Usually, the requirement is that the wire that has a specific "CL" fire rating, such as "CL-2" or "CL-3". Consult your Niles dealer, building contractor, or local building and inspection department if unsure about which type of wire is best for your application.
Avoiding Interference
Speaker wires can act as an antenna for electrical noise. Locating speaker wires too close to a light dimmer or switch may cause a "buzzing" or "popping" sound to be heard though the speakers. If you must locate the SVL-6 wiring near electrical devices, route the speaker wires several feet away from the electrical wiring.
Using the SVL-6 with Tube-Type Amplifiers
Virtually all tube amplifiers must have a load connected at all times. If the amplifier to be connected to the SVL-6 is a tube amplifier, be sure to always have at least one pair of speakers switched on at all times. An alternative is to permanently connect a 150 ohm, 5 watt resistor across the tube amplifier's output in parallel with the SVL-6. See (Figure 1) on next page for hookup diagram.
"TECH TIP"
Wire size is
expressed by it's AWG (American Wire Gauge) number. The lower the AWG number, the larger the wire, i.e., 12 AWG wire is physically larger than 14 AWG.
