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XR T2K Owner ’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New Y ork 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 F AX: 607-724-0549 Loudspeaker System[...]
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2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERA TING THIS EQUIPMENT . W ARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. T o prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user servi[...]
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3 Customer Service T echnical Assist ance Please T ake A Moment Thank Y ou Copyright 2005 © by McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. The serial number , purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information: Y our decision to own this [...]
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4 Introduction 1 COLUMN Pat. No. 4,267,405 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 For the first time, the new McIntosh XR T2K Loudspeaker System is capable of reproducing the full dynamic range of a symphony orchestra including pipe organ without audible distortion. McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have refined the line source Column Loudspeaker c[...]
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5 Introduction and Performance Features Figure 6 Figure 7 low pass sums to a fourth order Linkwitz-Riley . The T weeter Crossover Network is a second order design; how- ever , this acoustically sums to a fourth order Linkwitz- Riley high pass. Refer to figure 7. All these acoustic Fourth Order designs keep the speakers operating within their opti- [...]
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6 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XR T2K Loudspeaker System. 19" 48.26cm Front V iew of the XR T2K Loudspeaker System Side V iew of the XR T2K Loudspeaker System 83 -7/8 " 213.04cm 3 -3/8 " 8.57cm 2 -17/32 " 6.43cm 14 -15/32 " 36.75cm 18" 45.72cm 80 -9/16 " [...]
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7 Dimensions Rear V iew of the XR T2K Loudspeaker System 7 -3/16 " 18.26cm 11 -13/16 " 30.00cm 48 -1/16 " 122.08cm 44 -5/32 " 1 12.16cm 6 -1/32 " 15.32cm 13 -15/16 " 35.40cm 16 -13/32 " 41.67cm 24 -1 1/32 " 61.83cm 26 -25/32 " 68.02cm 34 -23/32 " 88.19cm 37 -5/32 " 94.38cm 41 -1/16 " 104.3[...]
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8 Dimensions, con’t Front V iew of the XR T2K Midrange and High Frequency Column 6 -9/16 " 16.67cm Front V iew of the XR T2K Low Frequency Column 7 -1/2 " 19.05cm 2 -15/16 " 7.46cm 4 -3/4 " 12.07cm 2 -3/16 " 5.56cm 9 -9/32 " 23.57cm 9 -1/4 " 23.50cm 1 -3/4 " 4.45cm 10 -1/4 " 26.04cm 12 -3/4 " 32.3[...]
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9 Unp acking and Assembly Unp acking and Assembly Figure 2 Follow the instructions below for unpacking and assembling the XR T2K Loudspeaker System. T o protect the fine finish of the XR T2K Loudspeaker System during the assembly process, it is advisable to prepare a suitable assembly area. A freshly vacuumed carpeted area covered with a soft, clea[...]
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10 Blue protective cloth covers Figure 4 Center pieces of foam Figure 5 End piece of foam Midrange/T weeter Column in cloth cover Figure 6 Socket and Cable Figure 7 Low Frequency Column (Upper Section). Refer to fig- ure 3. 3. Carefully push together the two Low Frequency Columns (Lower and Upper Sections). 4. Using the socket tool, tighten the fou[...]
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11 Room Placement Room Placement Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect performance. The XR T2K Loudspeaker is designed for both Music and Home Theater Systems. The optimal method for selecting speaker locations includes the use of a real time spectrum analyzer operated by an experienced system installer . An uncompromising installation[...]
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12 Midrange/T weeter Column Rear Panel and Low Frequency Column Base Connections MIDRANGE/HIGH Frequency Column 16 pin Connector , con- nects to the 16 pin plug and cable coming from the LOW Frequency Column Base The 16 pin plug and cable at the front bottom of the LOW Frequency Column Base con- nects to the MIDRANGE/ HIGH Frequency Column 16 pin C[...]
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13 13 LOW Frequency Input Connections 1, 2, and 3 for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker . Note: 1, 2 and 3 T erminals (+) ar e internally connected together; 1, 2 and 3 T erminals (-) ar e also internally connected together . MIDrange Frequency Input Connections 1, 2, and 3 for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker . Note: 1, 2 and 3 T erminals (+) ar e internally connected toget[...]
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14 14 Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. Prepare two 14 inch (35.6cm) Jumper W ires for connecting the Low Frequency Column, Lower and Upper Sections together by choosing one of the methods below:[...]
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15 15 How to Connect using a single Amplifier McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier 14 inch (35.6cm) Jumper W ires 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3[...]
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16 16 Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. Prepare two 14 inch (35.6cm) Jumper W ires for connecting the Low Frequency Column, Lower and Upper Sections together by choosing one of the methods below:[...]
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17 17 How to Connect using two Amplifiers McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number one 14 inch (35.6cm) Jumper W ires 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3[...]
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18 18 How to Connect using three Amplifiers McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number two McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number three Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. Prepare two 14 inch (35.6cm) Ju[...]
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19 19 How to Connect using three Amplifiers 14 inch (35.6cm) Jumper W ires 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number one[...]
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21 21 Photos[...]
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22 22 Specifications Specifications General Specifications Finish Enclosures High Gloss Black Aluminum Sides, Brushed Alu- minum Front and Back, High Gloss Black T op and Bottom Finish Grille Black Knit Cloth with High Gloss T rim Optional W ood T rim Finishes Natural Cherry , Red Cherry or Champagne Gold (Check with your McIntosh Dealer for Additi[...]
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23 23 Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below . T o protect the finish of the Col- umns it is advisable to place them in the original protective cotton blue covers before placing them into the shipping carton. Use the original shipping carton and int[...]
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McIntosh Part No. 04095000 McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. Notes[...]