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Use any type wire to connect your speakers to the Citation II power amplifier. Lamp cord
(
˝zip cord˝
)
is
excellent and may be easily dressed around the moulding for an inconspicuous and neat installation. Do not
drive staples or tacks through the center of the wire, as this may result in a direct short between the two sections
and will decrease the overall volume or short out the speakers entirely. It is permissible to use approximately 100
feet of lamp cord for each speaker without appreciable loss of volume.
Speakers are usually rated in terms of three impedance values, 4, 8, and 16 ohms. Several high quality
speakers are rated at odd values which fall between the standard ratings. If your speakers correspond to the
designations on the speaker output strips, attach one lead to the terminal marked “G” and the other lead to the
appropriate impedance terminal corresponding with the rating of your speaker. If your speaker has an odd im-
pedance value, choose the impedance connection closest to the speaker rating. It may be noted that a mismatch
of as much as 50% may have very little effect on performance, and it is not critical to exactly match the speaker
to the impedance terminal.
CONNECTING THE PREAMPLIFIER
Single conductor, shielded wire should be used to connect your monophonic or stereophonic preamplifier to
the power amplifier. The Harman-Kardon Citation I stereophonic preamplifier incorporates two anode follower
outputs which permit the use of up to 50 feet of cable in each channel without affecting the frequency res ponse.
Connect one shielded lead from the preamplifier right output to the right input receptacle on the rear panel
of the power amplifier. Connect an additional shielded lead between the left preamplifier output and the left
input receptacle on the power amplifier.
WARNING: Do not remove or manipulate the input connections while the amplifier is powered. This may re -
sult in permanent damage to your speakers.
CONNECTING THE AMPLIFIER FOR 120 WATT MONOPHONIC OPERATION WITH SINGLE SPEAKER
In order to operate the Citation II as a 120 watt monophonic amplifier it is necessary to fulfill two require-
ments.
1.
The speaker output terminals must be strapped together. Tie the two ground terminals in parallel and
then tie either the two 8 or 16 ohm terminals in parallel depending on the nominal impedance of your
speaker. For example, if you are using an 8 ohm speaker, tie the two 16 ohm terminals together and at -
tach the speaker between either 16 ohm terminal and ground. If you are using a 16 ohm speaker it is
permissible to connect it as described for an 8 ohm speaker, as a mismatch of as high as 50% will not
affect the tone quality.
2.
The amplifier input terminals must be tied together if no preamplifier is to be used and the signal is
being fed directly by a tuner. If a monophonic preamplifier is used it is also necessary to tie the inputs
together. This can be accomplished in any of several ways. One method would be to use two patch cords
with RCA type phono plugs on one end. The other end of these patch cords would be ti ed together in
parallel and soldered to another RCA type phono plug. Connect the two individual RCA plugs to the
input receptacles of the amplifier and the other end
(
which is paralleled
)
to the output of your tuner.
A more satisfactory method is to purchase a LAB-TRONICS patching plug, Part #A-754 to parallel
the inputs of the amplifier. This device would eliminate the need of soldering and would insure perfect
connections.
3.
If a stereo preamplifier is used input strapping is not required. Merely connect the two outputs of your
preamplifier to the corresponding inputs of the Citation II and connect the speakers as previously dis -
cussed.
PROTECTIVE COVER
A handsome protective snap-on cover is available for use with this amplifier. The cover is supplied with
complete mounting instructions.
