Connecting A Source - Meridian 559 User Manual

Connecting a source

To connect to a stereo preamplifier
(eg Meridian 501)
501 Analogue Controller
OUTPUT
Switch the BRIDGE MODE switch to the OFF position.
Connect the sockets marked UNBALANCED on the back
panel of the stereo power amplifier to the outputs from your
preamplifier.
Switch the INPUT SELECTOR switches to the UNBALANCED
position.
You should either use a twin-screened audio cable, or a pair of
single-screened audio cables. These cables can have a
considerable effect on the quality of the sound, and you are
advised to seek your dealer's advice on the best type of cables
for your system.
12
559 Stereo Power Amplifier
UNBALANCED
OFF
To connect to each channel of a 568
Digital Surround Processor
568 Digital Surround Processor
REAR-L RIGHT C LEFT
REAR-R
Three 559 Stereo Power Amplifiers can be used in bridge mode
for each of the front channels of a 568 Digital Surround
Processor, which are provided as balanced outputs.
Switch the BRIDGE MODE switches to the ON position.
Fit the supplied bridge mode link between the left and right
negative terminals.
Connect the LEFT, RIGHT, and CENTRE balanced outputs
from the 568 to the BRIDGE MODE inputs on the 559.
Switch the INPUT SELECTOR switches to BALANCED.
559 Stereo Power Amplifier
BALANCED
ON
2 x 559 Stereo Power Amplifiers