Meridian Audio 559 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
Setting up the stereo power amplifier
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Outputs
The following table gives details of the output connections:
Use this output To connect to this
LEFT, RIGHT Loudspeakers of 2 to 16, using
either plug or bare wire connections.
BRIDGE MODE A loudspeaker of 2 to 16; see To
wire to a passive loudspeaker in bridge
mode, page 14.
Each channel of the 559 Stereo Power Amplifier provides twin
outputs for bi-wiring. This allows separate connections to be
made to the bass/mid and tweeter units on speakers that allow
bi-wiring, for optimum sound quality.
Alternatively, for loudspeakers providing a single pair of inputs,
either of the output terminals can be used.
Inputs
The following two alternative audio inputs are provided:
Use this input To connect to this
UNBALANCED A preamplifier, using phono connectors
and high-quality screened cable.
BALANCED A balanced analogue output, using
XLR connectors:
1 (Green) = GND
2 (Red) = +ve
3 (Black) = -ve
Select the appropriate input using the INPUT SELECTOR for
each channel.