load are driven. The Creamliner may drive your next unit into clipping even though the red light doesn’t indicate any distortion. In that case,
reduce the output level. If used wit a live PA system, this control will typically be set to match the level when unit is bypassed .
8
Output select: low-distortion solid-state IC or transformer (driven by a discrete buffer). Solid-state mode will sound somewhat cleaner,
and the transformer rounder and fatter. Creamliner is fitted with 100% Fe transformers. This switch affects one channel only.
9
and
10
Low and high frequency shelving boost starting at 400 or 600Hz, and 2.2kHz or 7kHz respectively. Mid position is flat. This is a
subtle tone 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 adjusted by 2
trim-pots, (marked
3
and
4
).
Use a mini slot (.098”/2.5mm Ø, .031”/0.8mm wide) or hex (.104”/2.64mm hex x .055”/1.4mm deep) screw driver to adjust pots.
The default settings are maximum: 4.5dB in triode, 9dB in pentode mode. 6dB/octave. Low boost uses a real inductor for a fat tone.
11
Triode/Pentode mode switch. Pentode mode has a somewhat different tone character, due to abundant even order harmonics.
The corresponding yellow LED indicator lights up in pentode mode. Affects both channels simultaneously.
12
Tube heater voltage indicator, should come on (blue) with the power switch.
13
Power switch.
CREAMLINER II
Most controls are the same as above. Only the differences are explained below:
