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your requirements.
Pre-amp bypass / Power Amp Direct
Any of the four Line inputs can be set to bypass the pre-amp and become Power Amp Direct inputs. This is particularly useful for a Home Theatre
bypass but has other uses. However, it can only be done in the Setup Menu. Power Amp direct is not available if a Sequel mk4 Phono module is
installed in the i20.
VINYL DISC INPUT
To listen to vinyl discs through the i20, requires an additional Phono pre-amp. This can be a stand-alone device, or a dedicated plug-in Creek pre-
amp called Sequel mk4.
The Sequel mk4 Phono Pre-amp is a modular PCB that plugs into a socket on the internal PCB and reconfigures Line input 1. It will automatically
indicate Phono on the display when Line 1 input is selected.
Creek Audio also produces a stand-alone OBH-8mk2 Phono pre-amplifier, which can be connect-ed to any analogue Line input.
The screw terminal situated between Input 1 and the loudspeaker terminals is a chassis ground post to ground your turntable’s tonearm. It is to
eliminate potential hum and buzzing noises. Most tonearms have a separate wire to connect to the amplifier’s chassis ground and it should not
be connected to the signal ground. However, there are notable exceptions, like REGA RESEARCH, so check with your dealer if in doubt.
LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTION
The loudspeakers should be connected using a high-quality low resistance speaker cable. Check with your dealer for advice, if necessary. The
amplifier’s speaker terminals on the back panel allow for 4mm plugs, spade lugs, or bare wires. Tighten the terminal fully after fitting side-entry
wires of spade lugs to make a good connection. Avoid shorting the cable or connectors when in use. Please consult your dealer for advice if you
are unsure.
Connect the cables to the speakers with the correct phase, relative to left and right cannels. Speaker cables are normally polarised with a line or
writing on the positive side to highlight this. Connect the positive red wire from the loudspeaker’s terminal to the red terminal on the amplifier
and likewise for the black. If both channels are not connected with the same relative polarity, the stereo signal will be “out-of-phase”, and a poor
stereo image and loss of bass will result.
