McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
MA7200
Integrated Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document “Important Additional Operation Information Guide”
Thank You
Your decision to own this McIntosh MA7200 Integrated Amplifier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
Please Take A Moment
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information:
Serial Number:________________________________
Purchase Date:_ _______________________________
Dealer Name:_ ________________________________
Technical Assistance
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-3512
Fax: 607-724-0549
Customer Service
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at:
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Table of Contents |
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Safety Instructions.............................................................. |
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Important Additional |
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Operation Information Guide |
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Thank You and Please Take a Moment................................ |
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Technical Assistance and Customer Service....................... |
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Table of Contents.................................................................. |
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General Information............................................................. |
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Connector and Cable Information........................................ |
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Introduction.......................................................................... |
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Performance Features........................................................... |
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Dimensions........................................................................... |
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Installation............................................................................ |
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Connections: |
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Rear Panel Connections....................................................... |
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Connecting Components...................................................... |
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Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheet)................. |
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Passthru Connections........................................................... |
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Connecting for Bi-Amplification....................................... |
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Connecting Loudspeakers............................................. |
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Remote Control and Front Panel: |
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How to use the Remote Control......................................... |
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Copyright 2017 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Front Panel Displays, Controls, |
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Setup Mode: |
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How to Operate the Setup Mode........................................ |
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Setup Functions: |
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Default Settings.......................................................... |
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Firmware Version....................................................... |
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Source Input Renaming......................................... |
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Output Settings........................................................... |
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Power Control Triggers 1 and 2................................. |
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Data Ports................................................................... |
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Passthru...................................................................... |
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Comm Port Baud Rate................................................ |
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Remote Control Codes............................................... |
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IR Sensor.................................................................... |
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Power Mode................................................................ |
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Factory Reset.............................................................. |
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Microprocessor Reset......................................................... |
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Operation: |
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How to Operate the MA7200........................................ |
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Trim Functions: |
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Balance....................................................................... |
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Tone Control............................................................... |
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Trim Level.................................................................. |
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Phono Adjustments..................................................... |
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Mono/Stereo Mode..................................................... |
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Meter Backlight.......................................................... |
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Display Brightness..................................................... |
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Headphone HXD........................................................ |
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Tone Control, Trim, Mute, Headphone Jack............... |
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Power Output Meters, Power Guard........................... |
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Using a Separate Power Amplifier............................. |
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Using Output 2 and Passthru...................................... |
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Tone Controls.............................................................. |
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Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs............................. |
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USB Input Operation with a Computer...................... |
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Resetting the MA7200 to default settings.................. |
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Photo................................................................................... |
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Specifications................................................................ |
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Packing Instructions........................................................... |
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General Information, Connector and Cable Information
General Information
1.For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MA7200.
2.Apply AC Power to the MA7200 and other McIntosh Component(s) only after all the system components are connected together. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction of system operations as the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside the components
is active when AC Power is applied.
3.The MA7200 includes an Auto Off Power Save Feature and the default setting is enabled. For
additional information including how to disable it, refer to page 22.
4.When Power Amplifier Protection Circuitry of the MA7200 has activated, the Front Panel Power Guard LEDs are illuminated continuously and the sound will be muted.
5.When the Power Transformer has overheated due to improper ventilation and/or high ambient operating temperature, AC Power is removed from the MA7200. Normal operation will resume when the operating temperature is in a safe range again.
6.For the best performance and safety, it is important to always match the impedance of the Loudspeaker to the Power Amplifier connections. Refer to pages 10 thru 12.
Note: The impedance of a Loudspeaker actually varies as the Loudspeaker reproduces different frequencies. As a result, the nominal impedance rating of the Loudspeaker (usually measured at a midrange frequency) might not always agree with the impedance of the Loudspeaker at low frequencies where the greatest amount of power is required. Contact the Loudspeaker Manufacturer for additional information about the actual impedance of the Loudspeaker before connecting
it to the McIntosh MA7200.
7.The MA7200 Remote Control is capable of operating other components. For additional information go to www.mcintoshlabs.com.
8.The IR Input, with a 1/8 inch mini phone jack, is configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as a Xantech Model DL85K Kit. Use a Connection Block such as a Xantech Model ZC21 when two or more IR sensors need to be connected to the MA7200. The signal from a connected External IR Sensor will have priority over the signal from the Front Panel IR Sensor.
9.When discarding the unit, comply with local rules
or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.
10.For additional information on the
MA7200 and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.
Connector and Cable Information
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input Connectors on the MA7200. Refer to the diagram for connection:
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Power Control and Trigger Connectors
The Power Control Trigger Output Jacks send and Passthru Input Jack receives Power
On/Off Signals (+12 volt/0 volt) when connected to other McIntosh Components. An additional connection is for controlling the illumination of the Power Output Meters
on McIntosh Power Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the Power Control, Trigger and Passthru Outputs.
Data Port Connectors
The Data Out Ports send Remote Control Signals to Source Components. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used for connection.
IR IN Port Connectors
The IR IN Port also uses a 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug and allows the connection of other brand IR Receivers to the MA7200.
Data
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Ground
IR Data
Control
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RS232-C Data Port Cable
The RS232 Data Cable is a 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug to a sub miniature DB 9 connector:
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Data Out |
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Output Terminal Connector |
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McIntosh Plug-In Jumper Connector
The MA7200 utilizes two phono style Plug-In Jumpers to connect the Preamplifier Output to the
Power Amplifier Input.
Note: The Jumper Connector is available from the McIntosh Parts Department:
McIntosh Jumper Connector Part No. 117781
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Introduction and Performance Features |
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Introduction |
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Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh |
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standards of excellence in the MA7200 Integrated |
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process Digital Signals up to 192kHz with 24-Bit |
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The MA7200 reproduction is sonically transparent |
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Power Amplifier with less than 0.005% distortion. |
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Bass and Treble Setting for each input. |
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Dimensions
Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MA7200. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MA7200 into cabinets.
Front View of the MA7200
17-1/2"
44.5cm
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DSD256
Rear View of the MA7200
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Installation
Installation |
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shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom |
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quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in |
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MA7200 Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections
The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the MA7200 Integrated Amplifier is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet. Refer to separate sheet “Mc1A” for the Rear Panel Connections.
MA7200 Integrated Amplifer
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Connecting Components
Connecting Components
The MA7200 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control (Trigger) connections. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the MA7200 Remote Control.
With an external sensor connected to the MA7200, remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and/or when the MA7200 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
The connection instructions below, together with the MA7200 Input and Output Connection Diagrams located on the separate folded sheet “Mc2A/2B”, are an example of a typical audio system. Your system may vary from this, however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner. For additional information refer to “Connector and Cable Information” on page 3.
Power Control Connections:
1.Connect a Control Cable from the MA7200 POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In on the Turntable.
2.Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh Turntable Power Control Out Jack to the Digital Audio Player Trigger In Jack.
3.Connect a Control Cable from the Digital Audio Player Trigger Out Jack to the SACD/CD Transport Power Control In Jack.
4.Connect a Control Cable from the SACD/CD Transport Power Control Out Jack to the AM/FM Tuner Power Control In Jack.
5.Connect a Control Cable from the AM/FM Tuner Power Control Out Jack to the Media Server PWR CTRL (Power Control) In Jack.
6.Optionally connect a Control Cable from the MA7200 POWER CONTROL TRIG (Trigger) 2
Jack to the Power Amplifier (Secondary Room) Power Control In Jack.
7.Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a similar manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 4.
Data Control Connections:
8.Connect a Control Cable from the MA7200 DATA PORT Jack 3 to the SACD/CD Player Data In Jack.
9.Connect a Control Cable from the MA7200 DATA PORT Jack 2 to the AM/FM Tuner Data In Jack.
10.Connect a Control Cable from the MA7200 Jack 1 to the Media Server Data In Jack.
11.Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a similar manner, as outlined in steps 8 thru 10.
Sensor Connection:
12.Optionally, connect the cable with stereo mini plug coming from the compatible External Sensor to the EXT CTRL (External Control) IR IN Jack on the MA7200. Refer to page 3 “General Infor-
mation, note 8” for additional information.
Audio Connections:
13.Connect Balanced Cables from the MA7200 BALANCED INPUT L & R Connectors to the Media Server Audio Output Balanced Connectors.
14.Connect Audio Cables from the MA7200 Number 1 UNBALANCED Jacks to the AM/FM Tuner UNBAL Output Jacks.
15.Connect the Audio Cables coming from the Turntable to the MA7200 MC (for a Moving Coil Cartridge) or MM (for a Moving Magnet Cartridge)
INPUT Jacks.
16.Optionally, connect Audio Cables from the MA7200 OUTPUT 2 Jacks to the Power Amplifier (Secondary) Input Jacks.
17.Connect any additional Components in a similar manner, as outlined in steps 13 thru 16.
Optional Digital Audio Connections:
18.Connect an Optical Cable from the MA7200 OPTICAL 1 Digital Audio Input Connector to the Digital Audio Out Optical Connector on the Digital Audio Player.
19.Using the “MCT Cable-Twisted Pair” cable (supplied with a MCT Transport), connect the cable from the MA7200 MCT DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT Connector to the SACD/CD Transport MCT (DIN) Output Connector.
20.Connect any additional Components in a similar manner, as outlined in steps 18 thru 19.
Optional USB Connection:
21.Connect a USB cable with (Type A to Type B) connectors from the MA7200 USB D/A Digital
Audio Input to an available USB connector.
Ground Connections:
22.Connect the Ground Cable coming from the Turntable to the MA7200 GND Binding Post.
Notes: 1. If the MA7200 is part of a Home Theater System, proceed to “PassThru” connection on page 9.
2.When the MA7200 will used together with a separate Power Amplifier for Bi-Amplification of a Loudspeaker System, proceed to page 10.
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Passthru Connections
Passthru Connections
The MA7200 can be part of a Multichannel Sound System for BLU-RAY-Audio, DVD-Audio and Home Theater Movies. The Right and Left Front Channels from an Audio/Video Control Center can “Passthru” the MA7200. In the following example the UNBALANCED 5 Input will become the “Passthru” input:
1.Connect Audio Cables from the A/V Processor FL (Front Left) and FR (Front Right) Channel Outputs to the MA7200 UNBALANCED Number 5 INPUTS Left and Right Jacks.
2.Connect a Control Cable from the A/V Processor TRIGger 2 Output to the MA7200 POWER
CONTROL PASSTHRU INPUT Jack.
Note: Refer to Setup “Passthru” on page 21 to assign the Number 5 INPUT as the “Passthru” Input.
3.Proceed to “Connecting Loudspeaker” on Page 11.
A/V Processor
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Connecting for Bi-Amplification
Connecting for Bi-Amplification
The MA7200 Power Amplifier, together with an additional separate Power Amplifier, may be used to Bi-Amplify a Loudspeaker System. In the illustration on this page, the Power Amplifier of the MA7200 is connected to the Midrange/High Frequency Section of the Loudspeaker. The additional separate Power Amplifier is connected to the Low Frequency Section of the Loudspeaker System.
Warning: The Loudspeaker System used for Bi-Amplification must have the jumpers removed from between the MID/HIGH and LOW Frequency Sections of the Loudspeaker System. Failure to remove them could result in damage to the MA7200 and/or the separate Power Amplifier.
MA7200 Connections:
1.Remove the “McIntosh Jumpers” from between the OUTPUT 1 Jacks and the PWR AMP In Jacks located on the Rear Panel of the MA7200.
Note: Place the “McIntosh Jumper” in a safe place for possible future use.
2.Using a pair of shielded RCA Type Audio “Y” Adapters connect the OUTPUT 1 Jacks to the PWR AMP In Jacks, for both Left and Right Channels.
3.Connect the remaining unconnected part of the “Y” Adapters to the separate Power Amplifier.
4.Referring to the Loudspeaker Connection Instructions on page 11, and in the Owner’s Manual supplied with the Power Amplifier and Loudspeaker, connect the MA7200 Output Terminals to the Loudspeaker MID/HIGH Input Terminals.
Note: The Loudspeaker Connection illustrations on this page are for the Left Channel. Connect the Right Channel Loudspeaker in the same manner.
“Y” adapter Cable
Power Amplifier
Left Channel |
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Loudspeaker |
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- |
+ |
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Output Terminals
When connecting the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables to the MA7200 Amplifier Output Terminals please follow the steps below:
1.Rotate the top of the Output Terminal Post counterclockwise until an opening
appears. Refer to figuresAand 
B. 2. Insert the Loudspeaker hookup
cable into the Output Terminal Post opening or the cable spade lug around the center post of
the Output Terminal. Refer to
figure C.
3. Rotate the top of the Output Terminal Post clockwise until it is finger tight. Refer to figure D.
4. Place the supplied McIntosh 
Wrench over the top of the Out-
put Terminal and rotate it one 
quarter of a turn (90°) to secure 
the Loudspeaker Cable Connec- 
tion. Do not over tighten. Refer
to figure E.
How to Connect Loudspeakers
Caution: Do not connect the AC Power Cord to the MA7200 Rear Panel until after the Loudspeaker Connections are made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock.
The connection instructions below, together with the MA7200 Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet “Mc2B”, is an example of a typical audio system. Your system may vary from this, however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner. For additional information refer to “Connector and Cable Information” on page 3.
The McIntosh MA7200 Power Amplifier Circuitry is designed for Loudspeakers with an impedance of 2 ohms, 4 ohms or 8 ohms. Connect a single Loudspeaker only to the Right and Left Output Terminals.
When connecting Loudspeakers to the MA7200 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:
Loudspeaker Cable Distance vs Wire Gauge Guide
Loudspeaker |
25 feet |
50 feet |
100 feet |
|
(7.62 meters) |
(15.24 meters) |
(30.48 meters) |
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Impedance |
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or less |
or less |
or less |
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2 Ohms |
12AWG |
10AWG |
8AWG |
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4 Ohms |
14AWG |
12AWG |
10AWG |
|
8 Ohms |
16AWG |
14AWG |
12AWG |
1.Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cable for attachment to the MA7200 Power Amplifier:
Bare wire cable ends:
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures F, G & H. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible.
Figure F |
Figure G |
Figure H |
Notes: 1. If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with solder to keep the strands together.
2.The prepared bare wire cable ends may be inserted into spade lug connectors.
3.Banana plugs are for use in the United States and Canada only.
Banana Plugs are for use in the United States and Canada only:
2. Attach the previously prepared bare wire cable ends into the banana plugs and secure 
the connections. Refer to figure I. 
3. Rotate the Output Terminal Post clockwise until it is finger tight. Refer to figure J. Then using the
McIntosh Wrench, rotate the top of the Output Terminal one quarter of
a turn (90°). Do not over tighten.
Refer to figure E.
4. Referring to figure K, connect the Loudspeaker hookup cables with
banana plugs into the hole at the top of the terminal to
the MA7200 Negative Output Terminal and Positive Output Terminal indentified as 2Ω
(ohms), 4Ω (ohms) or 8Ω (ohms) connection
to match the impedance of the Loudspeaker, being careful to observe the correct polarities.
Note: The illustration located on the separate folded sheet “Mc2B” is for connection to an
8Ω (ohms) Loudspeaker.
If the Loudspeaker’s impedance is in-between the available connections, use the nearest lower
impedance connection. Refer to “General Information” Note 6 on page 3 for additional information.
WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazardous live and present a risk of electric shock. For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connections contact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical Support.
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