The Destiny integrated amplifier produces world beating audio performance through its use of a unique MOS-FET power amplifier circuit and passive or active pre-amplification. This circuitry continues to outperform alternatives and together with Creek's policy of continuous development, is now better than ever.

The Destiny amplifier is Creek's high-end model which uses all the analogue sound optimisation techniques and components collected over many years in the industry by Mike Creek. Here is what makes the Destiny special:

Power Supply

300VA low noise toroidal transformer with separate windings for high and low current analogue circuit requirements. Separate ultra-fast Schottky diode full wave bridge rectifiers for each channel. 10 x 2200uF low impedance high temperature reservoir capacitors for each channel to provide 44,000uF in total for maximum isolation and good dynamics. Separate toroidal mains transformer for both standby operation and digital circuit requirements. This keeps standby power consumption below 1W.

Pre-Amp

Volume is adjusted locally and by remote control by a motorized 27mm ALPS Blue Velvet potentiometer.
The Destiny has 5 unbalanced inputs, plus a single tape loop, via gold plated high quality RCA connectors, selected by gold contact relays and indicated by tricoloured LED's.

To separate the pre-amp and power amplifier in the Destiny, a semi-hidden push switch on the rear panel switches signal paths to and from the pre and power amplifier and is carried by double shielded custom audio-grade wiring. The Destiny can be used either with a passive pre-amp or a gain selectable active pre-amp. Selection is in three steps - 3dB, 6dB & 9dB. The gain is adjustable from underneath the pre-amp section with a 3-way slider switch. To select active or passive operation a push button on the front panel and a remote control button switches between the two and is indicated with an LED on the front panel.

The Destiny amp can only accept the high-end plug-in Destiny Phono amplifier. Being fully isolated from the input ground, it is possible to input either MM or MC cartridges in balanced mode. The early range of Phono boards which suit Creek's EVOLUTION 2 & EVOLUTION integrated amp and earlier Creek amplifier models will not fit the Destiny amplifier.

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 switches or remote control. Loudspeaker connection is controlled locally and by remote control by 2x 8 Amp gold contact relays.

Power-Amp

The Destiny power amplifier section uses an evolution of the unique MOS-FET output stage developed by Alex Nikitin for Creek in 1993. It follows in the path of the famous 5350SE, but uses mostly surface mounted components to reduce the size and increase the quality. Output power from this circuit has been increased to greater than 200W into 4 Ohms, which is substantially greater than the 5350SE.

Amplifier Control Circuitry

The Destiny amp uses a microcontroller that controls the protection of the amplifier and ancillary products under fault conditions. Protection of the amplifier under fault conditions is facilitated by an array of sensors and precision measurement circuits feeding-back information to the microcontroller. It monitors the amplifier constantly for over-temperature, over-current, DC offsets and power supply status and remote control commands. If any of fault conditions is exceeded the microcontroller will take the appropriate corrective action. This can include, muting the input signal, disconnecting the speaker outputs and in extreme cases, switching off the mains supply to the power amplifier circuitry.

Case Design

The Destiny amplifier's metal case has substantial thickness and weight. The casework design uses heavy, custom extruded, aluminium sections which bolt together to make a very rigid and elegant structure. Control knobs and buttons, machined and polished by computer aided manufacturing techniques achieve a very high quality finish. The front panel itself is machined from solid 10mm thick aluminium. Groups of function buttons are clustered together within a machined circle to make it more intuitive to use. 9 tri-colour LED's indicate the functionality. Custom moulded feet are also used to isolate mechanical vibration and improve sonic resolution.

Remote Control

All functions for the Amplifier are remotely controllable and a slim European made system remote control handset called SRC2 is supplied to operate the Amplifier, CD player and Power Amplifier.

Technical Specifications