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Bi-Wiring ConnectionsFigure 8 Bi-Wire Connecting Method
Figures 8 through 10 show two bi-wiring options, single stereo ampliŢer
AMP
NORMAL/BI-WIRE
and dual stereo ampliŢer modes. For passive and bi-wire connections, set
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Important
1. The external Ostrapping bars� that normally connect the Century
GoldOslow-frequency and high-frequency terminals must be removed beforeFigure 8a Normal/Bi-Wire Position
bi-wiring. To remove the shorting straps, simply loosen and slide the barsBi-AMP
NORMAL/
BI-WIRE
off to the side (Figure 11).
Figure 9 One-Amp Bi-Wire
2. Never connect two ampliŢers to the same loudspeakerwithout Ţrst removing the
strapping bars.Operating two ampliŢer channels without removing thePreamp
strapping bars can seriously damage your ampliŢers!HFHF
LFLF
Stereo amp
3. If you have hooked up yourCentury Gold loudspeakers in any of
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the bi-wire conŢgurations indicated, it is not advisable to use additional
speakers separately or simultaneously.
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Figure 10 Two-Amp Bi-Wire
4. As with conventional one-ampliŢer connections, make sure that all
Preamp w/Y-corded output
speaker cables are the same length.
HFHF
LFLF
Stereo amps
Figure 11 Removal of Shorting Straps
AMP
NORMAL/BI-WIRE
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