EVOLUTION 2
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the Creek EVOLUTION 2. You are now in possession of a State of the Art
integrated amplifier. The functions and operation of the EVOLUTION 2 are very simple. However, the
following notes are provided to explain all aspects of its design and use.
MAINS CONNECTION
When unpacking the amplifier please keep the packing material in a safe place for possible future use. In
the pack there is a separate mains cable suitable for connecting to the mains supply in the country of use.
The IEC socket end of the cable should be firmly inserted into the connector on the rear panel marked
"Mains Input".
Before switching on the amplifier check the voltage selector switch on the rear panel to ensure it is set
correctly to the voltage of the country in which the amplifier is being used. Remember, do not overload
the mains wall socket with too many plugs or adaptors. The high quality performance of the amplifier
will be impaired if the electrical supply to it is in poor condition. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician
or your dealer.
The ‘Mains Input’ connection is also fitted with a fuse. The value is clearly stated on the rear panel.
INPUT CONNECTION AND SWITCHING
The rotary selector switch on the left-hand side of the amplifier is used to select and listen to any of the
desired inputs. There are four inputs plus tape, which is selected by the button marked tape. The
selected input will appear in the display.
All line level inputs have the same sensitivity. It is not absolutely necessary to use the precise inputs as
designated,
with the exception of the AV Direct
. You may, for example, plug a CD player into the Tuner
input and obtain exactly the same result or performance as the dedicated CD input. However, you need
to be aware that the front panel display will always reflect the input as designated on the rear panel.
Therefore our recommendation would always be to connect to the designated input.
The AV Direct input is for use with a surround sound processor. This input caters specifically for those
people who are more than happy with their AV solution, but not happy with the stereo option. To
connect from a processor, it is necessary to run an interconnect from the front pre-outs to the AV Direct
input. The Evolution 2 amplifier then becomes a standalone amplifier for front speaker use in 5.1 mode.
When the AV Direct input is selected in this configuration, the Evolution 2’s signal level is not controlled
by its volume knob.
The pre-amp output and the power amp input is available through RCA sockets on the rear panel.
However, when using an external device, such as a sub-woofer to extend the lower frequencies of your
stereo speakers for example, the sub-woofer should be connected to the pre-amp output.
For added flexibility, the first input on the EVOLUTION 2 can be used either for vinyl disc or auxiliary line.
To connect your turntable, it is necessary to have the optional Creek MM or MC phono plug-in board
fitted. Alternatively Creek Audio produces a separate range of phono pre-amplifers, which should be
connected to the Aux input.
