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Destiny Stereo Power Amplifier
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Pre/power Connections
The push button switches on the left-hand side of the rear panel marked Input are used to select and listen to
either of two inputs. The Destiny Stereo Power Amplifier has both un-balanced sockets via RCA sockets and
balanced inputs via XLR sockets.
To select the desired input, press the button to toggle between the inputs, as indicated by LEDs above the
sockets. For additional information and options for Destiny products, ask your dealer for full details or view
Creeks website www.creekaudio.com You may also write to technical@creekaudio.com
Power Creek Speakers Inputs
Switch Link A
AC Mains Input Speakers Input
& Mains Fuse B Select Button
Loudspeaker Connections
The Destiny Stereo Power Amplifier input is available through RCA and/or XLR sockets on the rear panel. This
is helpful if you wish to bi-amp the Destiny Integrated Amplifier. The default setting from the factory is for the RCA
sockets to be selected.
The RCA inputs connect the source to the input of the Destiny Stereo Power Amplifier in passive mode. That is
to say, there is no additional circuitry involved. However the XLR inputs are there to allow a balanced source to
be connected to the power amplifier. This is achieved internally via a balanced to unbalanced converter, which is
an active circuit. If required the XLR input can be used as a second un-balanced input if the connection is made
to one or other sides of the XLR input (hot or cold).
To select the desired sockets press the input select button on the rear panel . An LED will light above the
socket which is selected. NB: Switch the amplifier off before making any changes in order to avoid any pops,
clicks or other unwanted noises.
Input Connection & Switching
The loudspeakers should be connected to the terminals marked A using a suitable pair of cables designed
specifically for audio use. High grade touch proof terminals on the rear panel allow for 4mm plugs, bare wire or
spade lugs to be connected. Tighten the terminal fully after fitting the speaker wire. Please consult your dealer
for advice if you are unsure. It is very important to connect the loudspeakers to the loudspeaker terminals in the
correct phase. Cables are normally polarised with a line or raised bump on the positive side. If one channel is not
connected in the same polarity as the other, a severe loss of bass performance and a spreading of the stereo
image will result.
Speaker Selector SwitchingStandby
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Destiny Stereo Power Amplifier
Remote Control LED Indicators
When the Destiny Stereo Power Amplifier is first switched on, the power LED will glow orange while in Standby.
By waking the amplifier from Standby, the LED will then turn green. When using this power amplifier in
conjunction with the Creek Destiny Integrated Amplifier, pressing the MUTE button on the Creek SRC2 system
remote handset will cause the speaker selection LEDs to turn orange. Pressing the button again will un-mute the
amplifier and the LEDs will turn green again.
Please note that muting can only be cleared by the Creek SRC2 system remote handset or by pressing the
power amplifier standby switch.
If the amplifier stops working and the Power LED turns red, it indicates a fault. Return the amplifier to the
supplying dealer for inspection.
Creek Link
Destiny products have a special (CAN bus) serial link to enable them to be joined together and controlled and
viewed from a remote location,such as another room. This will require an optional CAN to RS232 adapter and
proprietary room controller. Check Creek's website for release date details. A second set of terminals marked B allows the user to select from the loudspeaker push buttons on the left side
of the front panel. The options include Speakers Off (when using headphones), Speakers A, Speakers B or
Speakers A+B together. It is NOTrecommended to use loudsepakers of less than 4 Ohms resistance or more
than 2 pairs of 8 Ohm speakers running in parallel from the amplifier at one time. However bi-wiring of one pair
of speakers using the four terminal posts per channel can improve the sound of your system (Consult your deal-
er for more details).
IMPORTANTDo not short the loudspeaker cables together when the other ends are still connected to the
amplifier, as permanent damage can result. If it is necessary to move or change the location of the
loudspeakers, make sure that you first switch off the amplifier from the mains, or select Standby.
The Creek SRC2 System Remote Control handset supplied with the Destiny Integrated Amplifier and Destiny
source products allows the user to operate the Destiny Stereo Power Amplifier power on/off, loudspeaker
selection and mute by an infra-red signal using standard Philips RC5 codes.
Protection Modes
The Destiny Stereo Power Amplifier has a sophisticated, computer controlled, protection mechanism against
over-temperature, over-current drive and output DC offset.
If the amplifier is driven hard for a long time and has insufficient ventilation, or if the ambient temperature is high,
the signal will be muted to enable the amplifier to cool down to an acceptable working temperature. If the output
load is too low and the input signal too high it will overdrive the amplifier. So, for a short period of time, the
amplifier will be muted. Reducing the input level will restore the correct operation.
If direct current (DC) is input to the Destiny Stereo Power Amplifier, it will sense this and cause the output to be
disconnected, to avoid damaging the voice coil of the loudspeakers. In the event of a failure of the amplifier, the
speaker output and/or the mains supply will be disconnected. This may require it to be returned to the dealer for
servicing. Please check with the dealer first for advice.
Radio Interference
The Destiny Stereo Power Amplifier is designed to work properly in normal domestic operating conditions.
However the amplifiers performance may be affected if sited near to a radio transmitter such as a mobile phone
etc. Re-siting the amplifier or the radio transmitter will normalise the situation.
Your Destiny Stereo Power Amplifier is designed to give you years of reliable use. If you need more assistance,
it is always advisable to go back to the supplying dealer for his expert help. If you are unfortunate enough to need
service work to be carried out on your amplifier, it should be returned to your dealer in the original packing if
possible.
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