new speakers 6ohm where do I connect to my MAC


I bought some new speakers that are 6ohm. I have a McIntosh 2100 amp that has 4,8,or 16 ohm marked speaker termionals. Should I hook the speakers up to the 4ohm screws or the 8ohm screws?
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Your 2100 would probably be most happy on the 4 ohm tap. The older Macs are happiest within 80% of their tap, so 6.4 would be the minimum off the 8 ohm. The newer Macs have alot more current capability and can deal with about 20% off of their tap. The best advice has already been given, try them both, one will likely sound better. If not, use the 4 ohm so the amp will run cooler. Not all 6 ohm loads are the same. Good luck.