McIntosh MAC 1900 User Manual

CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKERS:
The MAC 1900 Power Amplifier is designed for
stereo connection only. Do not connect the MAC
1900 for monophonic (one loudspeaker) operation.
Damage to the loudspeaker or the power amplifier
may result.
Both main and remote speakers are connected to
the push connectors on the back panel of the MAC
1900.
When the output of the power amplifier and the
speakers have been connected to the proper push
connectors on the back panel, the front panel push-
buttons turn the speakers ON or OFF.
Connect the lead from the left MAIN loudspeaker
to the LEFT MAIN SPEAKER push connector. Con-
nect the lead from the right MAIN loudspeaker to the
RIGHT MAIN SPEAKER push connector. Use lamp
cord, bell wire, or wire with similar type of insulation
to connect the speakers to the amplifier. For the nor-
mally short distances of under 50 feet between the
amplifier and speaker, #18 wire or larger can be
used. For distances over 50 feet between the ampli-
fier and speaker use larger wire.
CONNECTING McINTOSH LOUDSPEAKERS
WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL EQUALIZER
Remove the jumper cables between the PREAMP-
OUT jacks and AMP INPUT jack. The environmental
equalizer is connected using these jacks. Connect
PREAMP-OUT to equalizer in - Connect equalizer out
to AMP INPUT. Follow the standard loudspeaker con-
necting procedure.
Remote 1 Left Remote 1 Right Remote 2 Left
Remote 2 Right
CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKERS
WITHOUT ENVIRONMENTAL EQUALIZER
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McIntosh MAC 1900 Specifications

General

Brand	McIntosh
Model	MAC 1900
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English