hales transcendence 5 and mcintosh mc 300 advice.


can someone tell me what should be the best connection on my mc 300 with auto formers. 8 ohms or 4 ohms with the hales transcendence 5 speakers, i don't know what the nominal impedance of these speakers i just got them used and can't get that answer. it seems i get more bass when i plug them in 8 ohms but is it the best way or if they are 4 ohms speakers i should connect them to the 4 ohms on the mc 300 since there is that choice, thank you for your help with that.
laurzy1969

Showing 1 response by aball

Actually, you can hook it up to whichever tap you like better. You won't damage anything either way. You are right - the sound does change when going to a different tap. The lowest one available will give you the least distortion (on paper) so that is what they will tell you to use but you don't have to. Try them both and pic the one you like best! Arthur