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Bypass tactile switch is now moved to the right but has the same functionality. If engaged, red LED will be on. With power off, the  

unit will automatically go into hardware bypass and select line 1. 

 

8       

Output select switch now affects both channels at once and is a tactile switch with 2 visible LED indicators: green for the output 

transformer and yellow for solid state balanced output. The sound in both modes is unchanged. 

 

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    When pressed, the new Attenuation switch reduces the tube drive by 6dB on both channels while compensating the output level by 6dB. 

The signal presence/overload LED’s will glow less showing the attenuated signal. The output will sound a bit cleaner but with no loudness 
change.

 

 

 

 
CREAMLINER III 

 
 
All controls are the same as with Creamliner II, except that the Fat and Air trimpots have been replaced with pots to allow for quicker and more 

frequent adjustment: 
 

 

 
 
For the rest of the controls, please see the corresponding legend for Creamliner I. 

 

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       Bypass tactile switch. If engaged, red LED will be on. With power off, the unit will automatically go into hardware bypass and select  

line 1. 

 

3  

and 

 4

     Pots used to adjust the level of fat and air boost.  See 

9

 and 

10 

 

8       

Output select switch now affects both channels at once and is a tactile switch with 2 visible LED indicators: green for the output 

transformer and yellow for solid state balanced output. The sound in both modes is unchanged. From 2022 on, all Creamliners will have a fully 
discrete output in both modes (as opposed to only in OT mode before). 

 

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    When pressed, the Attenuation switch reduces the tube drive by 6dB on both channels while compensating the output level by 6dB. The 

signal presence/overload LED’s will glow less showing the attenuated signal. The output will sound a bit cleaner but with no loudness change.

 

Summary of Contents for Creamliner

Page 1: ...ncouver BC Canada Tel 310 402 2390 778 863 1613 www sonicfarm com to email us please use contact box on our website Sonic Farm Creamliner Creamliner II Creamliner III Pentode Line Preamplifier Signal...

Page 2: ...Creamliner uses a pentode an input and an output transformer The latter can be bypassed and replaced with a solid state balanced driver The pentode tube has a purpose to impart pleasant even order ha...

Page 3: ...d by either use modification or servicing this unit HOW TO CHANGE TUBES This only applies to a functional unit Please entrust any repairs to qualified service personnel Only an EF 86 or equivalent lik...

Page 4: ...lly go into hardware bypass and select line 1 3 and 4 Trimpots used to adjust the level of fat and air boost See 9 and 10 5 Trimpot used to adjust the output level in Pentode mode to be equal to the l...

Page 5: ...ne control meant for a gentle boost adding depth or air to the signal It does not use a separate stage rather it utilizes the tube gain stage only one in the signal chain The boost level can be adjust...

Page 6: ...impots have been replaced with pots to allow for quicker and more frequent adjustment For the rest of the controls please see the corresponding legend for Creamliner I 2 Bypass tactile switch If engag...

Page 7: ...hed into your system switch it over to Gnd Lift This will remove hum due to ground loops only it will not help eliminate hum that comes in with the signal Do not disconnect the ground wire on your 3 p...

Page 8: ...ower consumption 30W WARRANTY INFORMATION Sonic Farm gives a one year warranty on parts and labor from the date of purchase Should you need to send in your unit for warranty covered service please con...

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