Figures 5 through 8 show two bi-wiring options, single-stereo amplifier
and dual-stereo amplifier modes. For passive and bi-wire connections, set
the switch to the Normal/Bi-Wire position (Figure 5a).
1. The external “strapping bars” that normally connect the
4344MkII
low-frequency and high-frequency terminals
must be removed before bi-wiring
.
To remove the shorting straps, simply loosen and slide the bars off to the
side (Figure 8).
2.
Never connect two amplifiers to the same loudspeaker without first removing the
strapping bars.
Operating two amplifier channels without removing the
strapping bars can seriously damage your amplifiers!
3. If you have hooked up your
4344MkII
loudspeakers in any of the
bi-wire configurations indicated, it is not advisable to use additional
speakers separately or simultaneously.
4. As with conventional one-amplifier connections, make sure that all
speaker cables are the same length.
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LOW FREQUENCY
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A
Figure 5 Bi-Wire Connecting Method
AMP
NORMAL/
BI-WIRE
Figure 5a Normal/Bi-Wire Position
Bi-AMP
NORMAL/
BI-WIRE
HIGH FREQUENCY
LOW FREQUENCY
HIGH FREQUENCY
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Figure 8 Removal of Shorting Straps
AMP
NORMAL/
BI-WIRE
HF
LF
HF
Preamp
Stereo amp
LF
Figure 6 One-Amp Bi-Wire
HF
LF
HF
Preamp w/Y-corded output
Stereo amps
LF
Figure 7 Two-Amp Bi-Wire
Important
Bi-Wiring Connections
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