McIntosh MC501 User Manual

7
Top Panel Connections and Switch
Connect the MC501
power cord to a live
AC outlet. Refer to
information on the
back panel to deter-
mine the correct
voltage
BALANCED INPUT
for an audio cable
from a preamplifier or
control center audio
output
OUTPUT Connections
for 4 ohm loudspeaker
INPUT MODE
switch selects
BALANCED or
UNBALANCED
Input
OUTPUT Connections
for 8 ohm loudspeaker
Caution: The Loudspeaker Negative Connections are above chassis
ground. Do not combine any connections together, ground
them or connect with another MC501.
OUTPUT Connections
for 2 ohm loudspeaker
Main Fuse holder,
refer to information
on the back panel of
the MC501 to deter-
mine the correct fuse
size and rating
POWER CONTROL IN receives
a turn On/Off Trigger from a
McIntosh component. POWER
CONTROL OUT sends a turn On/
Off Trigger to the next McIntosh
component
UNBALANCED INPUT
for an audio cable from a
preamplifier or control
center audio output

McIntosh MC501 Specifications

General

Brand	McIntosh
Model	MC501
Category	Amplifier
Language	English