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McIntosh MC502, how to connect speakers in stereo.

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eSputnik

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Hello.

A friend has given me a McIntosh mc502.
I would like to know how to properly connect the speakers.

In output i have C , L , C , R




What are the positives and negatives whom?

C is + (positive), L - (negative) and for the right channel C is + (positive), R - (negative) ??


Thanks.

sorry 4 my english.

Regards from Spain.
 
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I think that C stands for Com and is ground (-).
And L and R stands for Left and Right(+).

Thanks
 
Connect the - for the left channel to the C on the far left. Positive for the left channel to the L. Connect the - for the right channel to the other C and the positive to R.
 
thanks!


it is normal the right channel sound a bit less than the left channel?

I have provided to change the speakers, connecting cables (C, L, C, R) in a different way and always the same thing happens.

Is it possible that the amplifier have a problem?


At this moment they are connected this way
Mc_Man said:
Connect the - for the left channel to the C on the far left. Positive for the left channel to the L. Connect the - for the right channel to the other C and the positive to R.
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eSputnik.......The common terminals (C) are your negetive (-) terminals. The left terminal (L) is your positive (+) for the left speaker, and the right terminal (R) is the positive (+) for the right speaker. Make certain the speakers are connected exactly like that. If your right channel is still not as loud as the left channel you may have a problem with the amp that might require service by a qualified service technician.

Double check that your Mode Switch on the back is in stereo, and switch it back and forth a few times to make sure the contacts are connected well. Check that the input switch on the back is in the 2.5 volt position, and move that switch back and forth a few times to make sure the contacts are connected well. Make sure that your left and right gain controls on the front of the amp are in the exact same positions. If all of this is correct, and the channel balance is still not correct, then you will require service.
 
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