Connecting To Loudspeakers - Bryston AVR 2 Owner's Manual

Connecting to Loudspeakers

Connection to loudspeakers is accomplished by
attaching high quality speaker cable to the Output
Binding Posts (see "Rear Panel" on page 8) per
the following instructions.
The RED binding posts are connected to the positive
channel output. Both RED posts are internally
connected together. Connect both or either RED
post to the (+) terminal on the loudspeaker.
The BLUE binding post is connected to the negative
(-) output. Both BLUE posts are internally connected
together. Connect both or either BLUE post to the (-)
terminal on the loudspeaker.
Never connect either binding post to a ground! The
amplifier is balanced.
The output binding posts provide three different
interconnect options. Combinations may be used
when bi-wiring. Cables should be kept as short
as practical and should never be terminated with
connectors that may become confused for AC
power connectors. Cables should be dressed away
from input and power cables.
Banana plugs offer a quick disconnect option.
Before inserting a banana plug into the binding
post, be sure to tighten the post nut to avoid rattling
and to provide full insertion of the banana plug.
Gold plated locking banana plugs are available from
28B Amplifier
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Bryston.
Spade lugs provide high contact
area and secure fastening. Lugs
should be gold plated. Post
diameter is 5/16" (8mm), lug
width 5/8" (16 mm). Gold plated spade lugs are
available from Bryston.
Stripped bare wire up to 3 gauge can be inserted
through the hole in the binding post and held
in place by tightening the post knob. Additional
tightening pressure can be achieved using a coin
in the slots of the knob. Do not over tighten or the
binding post may become damaged. Note that
copper wire is malleable and may require further
tightening after the initial installation.
To prevent the risk of equipment damage or
personal harm, use only Class 2 rated loudspeaker
wire properly terminated and connected securely to
the binding posts.
Connecting Audio Inputs
The Bryston Cubed amplifier can receive analog
audio from any preamp or surround processor with
volume controlled line-level outputs. Balanced
XLR as well as singled ended RCA inputs are both
available and can be selected using the Input Select
switch on the rear panel of the amplifier.
Balanced vs. Single Ended Input
BALANCED INPUT
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NEGATIVE
OUTPUT
WARNING
Do not connect positive terminals to negative terminals.
Do not connect any speaker terminals to ground. Risk of
hazardous energy. Make proper speaker connections.
Use class 2 wiring.
AVERTISSEMENT
Ne pas raccorder les bornes positives aux bornes
négatives. Ne pas raccorder les bornes d'enceintes à la
terre. Risque d'énergie dangereuse. Faire la connexion
des enceintes appropriées. Utiliser la classe 2 câblage.
MAINS SWITCH & BREAKER IEC-320 C14 INLET
LOCAL EXT
REMOTE TRIGGER
From Preamplifier
POSITIVE
OUTPUT
STATUS
IN OUT
To Loudspeaker
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