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Audiophile Integrated Amplifier
Price: $ 2,795.00 / each
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Creek Destiny 2 Integrated Amplifier
Power amp
Importantly, the Destiny 2 uses an evolution of the unique MOS-FET power
output circuit, originally invented by Alex Nikitin when he worked for Creek
Audio, which has now been in continuous use in many of Creek's high-end
amplifiers since 1993. Further developed recently to take advantage of newly
available power transistors, linearity and noise performance has been improved.
In addition, its efficiency has been improved in a cunning way to boost its
power output by 20% without increasing the size of the power supply. This clever
circuit continues to outperform alternatives as it has a very flat distortion
characteristic and produces very tube-like sound. Loudspeaker connection is
controlled locally and by remote control by 2 x 8 Amp gold contact relays.
Power Supply
The Destiny 2 power supply continues to use a magnetically shielded 300VA
toroidal transformer with separate windings for high and low current analogue
circuit requirements. 2 separate low-loss Schottky diode bridge rectifiers are
used to separate the main left and right channel power supplies. In a technique
used to reduce the inductance and resistance of high value capacitors, Creek use
a total of 10, relatively small, low impedance high temperature 2200uF
capacitors paralleled together, in each channel, to provide a total reservoir of
44,000uF to achieve maximum channel isolation and excellent dynamics. A separate
power supply feeds all low voltage circuits on the power amp and pre-amp. A 50VA
auxiliary toroidal mains transformer powers the microcontroller management
circuitry when in standby and all the digital circuitry, including relays, when
fully powered which completely isolates the digital and analogue circuitry for
best sonic performance. Using this technique, standby power consumption is also
less than 1W to conform to European regulations.
Pre-amp
The Destiny 2 has 4 unbalanced pre-amp inputs - Aux/Phono, CD, Tuner, Aux 2,
plus a tape loop and AV Direct - to the power amp, selectable from the front
panel by solid metal push buttons or from the remote handset. The amp also has a
Pre-amp output and Tape output. Connection is via gold plated high-quality RCA
connectors, selected by gold contact relays and indicated by blue LEDs on the
front panel. The AV Direct input separates the pre-amp and power amplifier and
passes the signal directly to the power amp, without the volume control in
circuit. This is especially useful if the amp is used in both a combined 5.1
front channel and hi-fi system with one pair of speakers. The front panel also
offers selectable active or passive pre-amp options with 3 gain settings in
active mode, adjustable with a 3-way slider switch, located on the bottom of the
case.
Volume control
To maintain its purist principles the Destiny 2's volume level is adjusted
locally and by remote control by a 20k Ohm motorized ALPS Blue Velvet
potentiometer. Therefore, the audio signal travels directly to the power amp
from the input socket and selector relay via the volume control and nothing else
gets in the way to degrade the distortion or noise. This is the essence of a
passive pre-amp. To maintain the pre-amp's isolation from outside influences,
the tape circuitry is fully buffered. If pre-amp gain is required, the Destiny
is able to introduce three levels of pre-amplification, by selecting the active
option from the front panel or remote control.
Optional Phono input
The Destiny 2 amp can be fitted with the new Sequel Phono plug-in board. This
plugs into the pre-amp circuit board and is available in 2 settings - low and
high MM. To maintain low noise performance for MC applications Creek recommends
either the standalone OBH-15 or Wyndsor Phono pre-amplifier.
Headphone output
Most types of dynamic headphones can be connected to the standard size 1/4"
jack socket on the front panel for high performance reproduction. Loudspeaker
connections are available for 2 pairs of speakers. 8 extremely strong,
touch-proof binding posts are bolted to the rear panel and are selected either
from the front panel buttons or remote control.
Protection
The Destiny 2 uses precision protection circuitry that monitors current,
temperature and DC offset. If any condition is exceeded a fault signal is sent
to the microcontroller which will immediately disconnect the output or mute the
input signal until the error has been removed. Blue LEDs on the front panel
indicate the error condition. If the level is too high, it will automatically
reduce the volume setting before reconnecting the input signal.
Remote control
The SRC3 Remote Control
A new Creek system remote (SRC3) has been designed for use with Destiny 2.
However, it can also operate the EVOLUTION range and will become the de facto
standard with all Creek products manufactured after July 2010.
Technical Specifications
Power Output into 8 Ohms
(2 channels) at rated
mains voltage >120 Watts
Power Output into 4 Ohms
(2 channels)
>180 Watts
Total Harmonic distortion
(20 Hz to 20 kHz) <
0.02%
Frequency Response -1dB
-3dB 1 Hz to 30 kHz
0.1 Hz to 65
kHz
Slew Rate > 50 V per uS
Gain in passive pre-amp mode x
48 (33.6dB)
Gain increase with active built in pre-amp +3, 6 and
9dB
Input Sensitivity for 100W into 8 Ohm 589mV
Input Impedance of
power amp section 11 k Ohms
Power Amp Output Impedance 100 Hz @ 8 Ohms)
< 0.034 Ohms
Damping Factor > 235
Pre-amp output
impedance
determined by volume pot position 0 - 20k Ohms
Signal to
Noise Ratio
('A' weighted re 0 dB) > 106 dB
Separation (Crosstalk
@ 1 kHz) > 69 dB
Maximum mains power consumption 450
Watts
Standby Power Consumption <1 Watt
Mains socket type 3
pin IEC, grounded
Loudspeaker outputs A+B 2 pairs
Switchable
Switchable mains voltages 115/230V AC
Inputs 5 x
line level + 1 tape loop
Input socket type (unbalanced) Gold plated
RCA
Headphone output 6.35mm (1/4") Jack
Pre-amp output and power amp
input connection location on rear panel
Weight (net) 10 kgs (22
lbs)
Finish Colour front panel + buttons Silver or Black
Size (W x H
x D)
including knob, terminals and feet (17" x 3.2" x
14.2")
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