Mcintosh MA5100 speaker connection


Finally got a Mac, the MA5100. Im not familiar with the vintage gear, so my question is; the rear panel speaker terminals have 8 screws for each channel. from what I understand, the two center, and inside screws are used for stereo connections, the top being +, and lower being common (-). Am I correct in my assumption?

left X X Right X X
X + + X
X - - X
X X X X
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Yes, you are correct, here is a MA5100 Owners Manual.

The top 2 screws and bottom 2 screws on each terminal are not any type of connection. They secure the terminal to the chassis.
Have you checked the manual? If you didn't get one with purchase, download one.