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If your preamplifier is equipped with a balanced main output, and
particularly if long cable lengths are required between your
preamplifier and the Nº20.6, it's best to wire the Nº20.6 for balanced
operation.

For balanced operation, connect the preamplifier's main output to the
XLR-type input connector on the rear panel of the Nº20.6. The pin
assignments of this connector are:

■  

Pin 1: Signal ground

■  

Pin 2: Signal 

(Non-inverting)

■  

Pin 3: Signal 

– 

(Inverting)

  Connector ground lug: Chassis ground

Connect the XLR-type male line-mount connector to the preamplifier's
main output cable (carefully observing pin assignments). Refer to your
preamplifier’s operating manual to verify that the pin assignments of its
output connector correspond to Figure 4. If they don't, wire the
connector so that the appropriate output pin connects to the
equivalent input pin.

 Single-ended inverting

operation

If one component in the system inverts the signal and absolute phase
at the loudspeaker is desired, inverting operation should be used. In
this mode, the output signal of the amplifier will be 180

°

 out of phase

with the input signal.

For inverting operation, connect the appropriate channel of the
preamplifier's main output to the inverting (

) input on the rear panel

of the Nº20.6. Insert a shorting RCA-type connector (available from
your Mark Levinson dealer) into the non-inverting (

+

) input on the rear

panel of the Nº20.6.

PUSH

– +

+

Nº20.6

+

Loudspeaker

From preamplifier's
main output

Shorting

plug

Balanced normal

(non-inverting) operation

Figure 3: Connections for

single-ended inverting

operation

Figure 4: Female input

connector

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Summary of Contents for Mark Levinson ?20.6

Page 1: ...17 Operating Manual Mark Levinson N 20 6 Monaural Reference Amplifier Madrigal Audio Laboratories Inc...

Page 2: ...contact a licensed electrician for assistance 3 AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product If an extension cord must be used be sure it is an approved type and has sufficient cu...

Page 3: ...ou for choosing the Mark Levinson N 20 6 Monaural Reference Amplifier A great deal of effort went into the design and construction of this precision device Used properly it will give you many years of...

Page 4: ...r balanced normal non inverting operation 5 Speaker connections 6 Assembling the speaker connectors 6 Figure 6 Line mount speaker connector assembly 6 Connecting the speakers 7 Chassis ground 7 Power...

Page 5: ...lation and to prevent heat buildup The N 20 6 incorporates thermal sensors located near each group of output devices If the heatsink temperature becomes excessive these sensors will shut off the ampli...

Page 6: ...S A B Y M A D R I G A L A U D I O L A B O R A T O R I E S I N C Voltage indication Chassis ground binding post F U S E F USE F U S E F U S E F USE F U S E Figure 1 Rear panel If the voltage indicated...

Page 7: ...verting This manual describes the connections for single ended normal non inverting single ended inverting and balanced normal non inverting operation If you have questions about these or other method...

Page 8: ...tput connector correspond to Figure 4 If they don t wire the connector so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin Single ended inverting operation If one component in the...

Page 9: ...rear panel of the N 20 6 Note For proper balanced operation no connector pre shorted or otherwise should be inserted into the RCA type inputs on the rear panel of the N 20 6 PUSH N 20 6 Loudspeaker Fr...

Page 10: ...aler for assistance PRECAUTION PRECAUTION Assembling the speaker connectors Figure 6 Line mount speaker connector assembly Barrel Nylon sleeve Center pin 9 16 14mm End cap Solder pocket Flare Speaker...

Page 11: ...ost of the N 20 6 to the negative or black input terminal of the appropriate loudspeaker A black binding post is provided on the rear panel of the N 20 6 for connection to chassis ground This connecto...

Page 12: ...you won t be using it for a long period see Important Safety Instructions The N 20 6 is designed to be power cycled that is turned on and off without affecting its longevity After the amplifier is tu...

Page 13: ...W 2 1250W Continuous sine wave power Pulsed power will be higher When using N 20 6 amplifiers in bridged mode with loudspeakers that are biamp able we strongly recommend using a high quality electroni...

Page 14: ...negative or black input terminal of the loudspeaker 4 Connect another short piece of heavy gauge speaker wire between the chassis ground binding post of each amplifier If your preamplifier provides on...

Page 15: ...inverted amplifier PUSH PUSH 3 Connect the positive output of the normal non inverted amplifier to the positive or red input terminal of the loudspeaker Connect the positive output of the inverted amp...

Page 16: ...ion We recommend therefore that you clean all speaker connections with denatured alcohol at least once a year See your Mark Levinson dealer for other ways to optimize connections Two slow blow 250V 3A...

Page 17: ...Hz 140KHz Input impedance 50K shunted by 1 5nF Voltage gain 26 9dB Power consumption Typically 500W rated output 8 50Hz to 400Hz and at idle Overall dimensions See Dimensions Shipping weight 90 lbs 40...

Page 18: ...64 26 4 6 5 16 160 7 5 8 193 8 7 27 32 198 9 5 3 4 146 17 1 2 444 5 1 3 4 44 5 1 3 32 27 8 3 8 9 5 17 431 8 11 279 4 9 3 4 247 7 5 8 15 9 5 8 15 9 7 8 22 2 5 7 16 138 1 3 16 30 1 18 7 16 468 3 2 50 8...

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