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Speaker terminal polarity

I just unpacked my Cary 300B-SE mono blocks after being in storage for over 15 years.  Both speaker outputs (on each amp) look identical (not color coded) and neither is labeled + or -. I tried a continuity test against the amp chassis and both terminals read the same. How do I determine + from -?  Does it matter as long as I have each amp wired to its corresponding speaker the same way?

I must have asked this question when I got the amps 17 years ago, but can't locate the thread.  Standing by with red and black sharpie pens if necessary.

jamesddurkin

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oldhvymec
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ALL of his stuff is the same way that I have. Smart actually. Yea warm those up and give them a good listen... 15 years is a long time, ay..
Keep a close eye for a FEW days ay.. Sniff and look for oil leaks, not kidding, Carys are like old Harleys, they will leak oil, LOL twice for me.
They use that same 560uf  X ??? VAC for the filter caps..

I got mad at the dog at first.. Got a quick pat on the head.. oil, no dog piss, heart attack time.. 

Enjoy..
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