Meridian Audio 556 - Manual (Page 14)

Setting up the stereo power amplifier
10
To connect to a conventional
preamplifier
● Connect the sockets marked INPUT on the back panel of the
stereo power amplifier to the outputs from your preamplifier.
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.
To connect to a 501 Control Unit
OUTPUT
501 Control Unit 556 Stereo Power Amplifier
Audio lead
INPUT INPUT
● Connect the sockets marked OUTPUT L and R on the back
panel of the 501 Control Unit to the INPUT sockets on the
back panel of the 556 Stereo Power Amplifier.
To connect to A500 Loudspeakers
A500 Loudspeaker A500 Loudspeaker
556 Stereo Power Amplifier
● Use the links provided to bridge the HF and LF terminals on
the back of each loudspeaker.
● Connect one of each pair of the red and black terminals on
the back panel of the 556 Stereo Power Amplifier to the red
and black terminals on the A500 Loudspeakers.