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2. Connect the loudspeaker hookup cables to the
output terminals that match the impedance of your
loudspeakers, being careful to observe the correct
polarities.
3. Connect the MA6300 Power Cord to a live AC
outlet.
Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned
with solder to keep the strands together,
or attach spade lug and/or banana con-
nector.
Spade lug or prepared wire connection:
Insert the spade lug connector or prepared sec-
tion of the cable end into the terminal side ac-
cess hole, and tighten the terminal cap until the
cable is firmly clamped into the terminal so the
wires cannot slip out. Refer to figures 4, 5 & 6.
Banana plug connection:
Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of
the terminal. Refer to figure 7.
Note: Banana Plugs
are for use in the
United States and
Canada only.
Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not
be connected to the Rear Panel of the
MA6300 Amplifier until after the Loud-
speaker Connections have been made.
Failure to observe this could result in
Electric Shock. For additional instruction
on making Loudspeaker Connections con-
tact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh
Technical Support.
When connecting Loudspeakers to the MA6300 it
is very important to use cables of adequate size, so
there is little to no power loss in the cables. The size is
specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG (American Wire
Gauge). The smaller the Gauge number, the larger the
wire size:
1. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that
attach to the Amplifier by choosing one of the
methods below:
Bare wire cable ends:
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the
cable ends, refer to figures 1, 2 & 3. If the cable
is stranded, carefully twist the strands together
as tightly as possible.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Loudspeaker Cable Distance vs Wire Gauge Guide
Loudspeaker
Impedance
25 feet
(7.62 meters)
or less
50 feet
(15.24 meters)
or less
100 feet
(30.48 meters)
or less
8 Ohms
16AWG
14AWG
12AWG
Connecting Loudspeakers
