Meridian 559 User Manual page 15

Outputs
The following table gives details of the output connections:
Use this output
LEFT, RIGHT
BRIDGE MODE
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.
10
To connect to this
Loudspeakers of 2 to 16 , using
either plug or bare wire connections.
A loudspeaker of 2 to 16 ; see To
wire to a passive loudspeaker in bridge
mode, page 14.
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)
3 (Black) = -ve
Select the appropriate input using the INPUT SELECTOR for
each channel.
= +ve