McIntosh MP100 User Manual

10
Connecting Components
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Input/Output/Control Connection Diagram on the next
page is an example of a typical audio system. Your
system may vary from this, however the actual com-
ponents would be connected in a similar manner. For
additional information refer to “Connector and Cable
Information” on page 4.
Power Control (Trigger) Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the Integrated Am-
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the Power Control In on the Turntable.
2. Connect a Control Cable from the Turntable
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3. Connect any additional Components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 1 and 2.
Audio Connections:
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Note: Optional, using Audio Cables connect the
MP100 Unbalanced Outputs to the Unbal-
anced Inputs on the Integrated Amplifier.
5. Connect the Audio Cables coming from the Turn-
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Note: If the Turntable has a Moving Magnet Car-
tridge, connect the Audio Cables to the MP100
MM PHONO INPUT Jacks instead of the MC
Input Jacks.
6. Connect any additional Components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 4 and 5.
Optional USB Connection:
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connector on the computer.
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Ground Connections:
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Post.
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McIntosh MP100 Specifications

General

Type	Phono Preamplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.005%
Gain	40dB (MM), 60dB (MC)
Input Impedance	47kΩ (MM)
Signal To Noise Ratio	80dB (MM)
Weight	12 lbs