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REL high-level connection and McIntosh Autoformers

I'm looking to integrate a sub into my existing Harbeth C7 and McIntosh MA6900 setup to fill the lower end for music. I visited a dealer over the weekend that carries both Rel and JL Audio subs. He suggest that the Rel would integrate easier if I used the Speakon interconnect but was unsure how to hookup given the Mac autoformers. The Speakon has +ve, -ve and neutral leads which connect to amplifier speaker bindings (one on +ve, one on -ve and the neutral on the opposite -ve). Any advice on whether a Speakon can be used as directed?
g_georgi
lapierre
547 posts
 
Pretty standard G. Checkout the link below for diagram on page 13. That is how I have my REL connected.

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audiofreak32
281 posts
 
If you buy a REL sub, that is the ONLY way it should be hooked for music... hi-level.
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bdp24
9,821 posts
 
The Rythmik PEQ3 plate amp also allows high-level hookup (along with line-level).
nmmusicman
276 posts
 
There is no cause for concern. I have a REL Stadium lll connected to a MC275 Mk V utilizing the high level connection with no issues whatsoever. 

Connect the Red wire from the REL high level cable to the Right channel positive, the Yellow wire to the Left channel positive and the Black wire to either channel negative on the amplifier. Connect the Speakon connector to the high level input on the REL.

The stock REL high level cable will be wired correctly to the Speakon connector as would a reputable after market cable manufacturer that offers REL cable upgrades. I would only be concerned if the high level cable was a DIY but if you're buying the REL new, it will come with a high level cable.

Cheers 


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