Marrantz pm6003 A + B = 16 Ohms??

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I've had my Kef iq5se's bi wired to my Marrantz pm6003 using the A + B terminals for a while now, today had a move about and thought id single wire them to see if there is any difference, i noticed that in the manual it specifically states that connecting A OR B = 8 ohms whilst connecting A AND B = 16 ohms?

I have to say that the sound is a bit different since i have single wired the speaker maybe a little better, i did not expect this? as far as im aware using both terminals should have no baring on how the speakers perform over a bi wire connection? so whats with the 8ohm/16ohm? confused

Cheers

 

[Sizzers]

 

[Sizzers]

I've had my Kef iq5se's bi wired to my Marrantz pm6003 using the A + B terminals for a while now, today had a move about and thought id single wire them to see if there is any difference, i noticed that in the manual it specifically states that connecting A OR B = 8 ohms whilst connecting A AND B = 16 ohms?

I have to say that the sound is a bit different since i have single wired the speaker maybe a little better, i did not expect this? as far as im aware using both terminals should have no baring on how the speakers perform over a bi wire connection? so whats with the 8ohm/16ohm? confused

Cheers

 

[Sizzers]

Sorry, but Opera Mobile or Mini just ends in disaster on here. I'll just stick to the mag!!

 

[jiggyjoe]

The A+B rating for 16 ohms is when you have 2 pairs of speakers connected to the amp at the same time. ( connecting 2 pairs of speakers in parallel halves the impedance seen by the amp).

As you have only 1 pair of speakers dont worry you can use posts A or B or both.

little tip use the posts nearer to the pcb usually posts B.

 

[Anonymous]

The A+B rating for 16 ohms is when you have 2 pairs of speakers connected to the amp at the same time. ( connecting 2 pairs of speakers in parallel halves the impedance seen by the amp).

As you have only 1 pair of speakers dont worry you can use posts A or B or both.

little tip use the posts nearer to the pcb usually posts B.

can you please elaborate why you said to use posts B?

 

[Sizzers]

Bearing in mind that Marantz recommend using the A set for best sound quality. I'll give them a swap tomorrow and find out.