Creek Audio 4040A Integrated Amplifier + DAC

Description

4040A

The all-new 4040A integrated amplifier has been designed to reprise the essence of the original CAS4040 which was launched in 1982 to critical acclaim. While huge technological advances and modern digital features have propelled the 4040 A into the 21st century, it continues to release the same endorphins its ancestor did 40 years ago.

Control

The 4040 A’s intuitive user interface and sophisticated menu system are easily navigated by two rotary control knobs or supplied infra-red remote control.

Preamplifier

The feature-rich 4040 A contains three analogue signal inputs, including two pairs of unbalanced RCA sockets and one pair of fully balanced XLR sockets, that can still be used single-ended. An electronic volume and balance control enables precise 1dB adjustments over a 70 dB range. Tone controls (EQ) enable +/- 10 dBs adjustment of treble and bass.

Phono Stage

Vinyl music lovers may plug-in an optional Sequel mk4 Phono pre-amp in place of Line 2 to match a wide range of Moving Magnet and high output Moving Coil cartridges found on modern turntables.

Headphones

A high current, low distortion headphone amplifier drives a wide range of low-impedance headphones via a front panel-mounted 6.35 mm jack socket.

Digital Inputs

Coaxial SPDIF, optical TOSLINK, USB class 2 and aptX Bluetooth 5.0 enables digital sources, such as music streamers, TVs, CD transports, computers, and wireless Bluetooth devices to be connected.

DAC

PCM and DSD digital audio signals are converted to analogue with a reference quality 32-bit ES9018k2m Sabre32 DAC.

Power Amplifier

The 4040 A employs cutting-edge MERUS™ Infineon technology enabling it to drive even the most difficult loads to realistic listening levels with high fidelity. The power amp may be driven directly via Line 1.

Power Supply

The key to the integrated amplifier’s impressive performance is in its high-frequency power supply, optimised for audio electronics, enabling the latent quality of its amplifier to be realised. The performance is unaffected by mains quality or voltage stability. Unlike most conventional amplifiers, the 4040 A’s 350-Watt power supply is voltage stabilised, enabling it to double its power output into half the load impedance, regardless of the mains voltage.

Power consumption is reduced by powering-down non-essential circuitry when not required.

Specifications

• Power Output: 55 W into 8 Ohms, 110 W into 4 Ohms, both channels driven.
• Continuous Max Output Current: >8 A, current limited.
• Peak current: >20 A
• THD + Noise: <0.045 %
• SNR: 105 dB A
• Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 50 kHz, +/-3 dB / 10 Hz – 20 KHz +/-1 dB
• Input Sensitivity: 525 mV for 55 W into 8 Ohms
• Gain: 32 dB or x40
• Crosstalk: >68 dB at 1 kHz
• Pre-Amp Inputs: 2 x RCA (unbalanced), 1 x XLR (balanced)
• Power-Amp Input: Power Amp Direct via menu option.
• Plug-In Phono Options: Sequel mk4 MM Phono, 40 / 50 dB gain.
• Digital Inputs: 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical, 1 x USB 2.0
• Wireless: Bluetooth aptX HD
• DAC: ES9018k2m Sabre DAC.
• Loudspeaker Outputs: 4 mm binding posts, rear / side entry, plus spade lug.
• Speaker Output Impedance: <0.02 Ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
• Damping Factor: >100 into <0.04 Ohms.
• Headphone Output Socket: 6.3 mm stereo jack socket for 30 – 300 Ohm headphones.
• Mains Input Voltage Range: 100 – 240 V nominal, 50 / 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: <0.5 W Standby, 5 W Idle, 350 W Full Power.
• Auto Standby: 30, 60, 120 minutes, or disabled.
• Finish Colours: Silver or Black front panel.
• Weight: 2.2 kgs net, 3 kgs gross (packed)
• Dimensions W/H/D: 21.5 x 6 x 25.5 cm, including feet, knobs, LS terminals and BT antenna.

Included

• 1 x Creek 4040A Integrated Amplifier + DAC.
• 1 x Power Supply.
• 1 x IR Remote Control.
• 1 x Documentation.

Full Creek Audio Range Available

Unilet Sound & Vision are official retail partners for Creek Audio, providing sales, advice and assistance on their entire range of high-quality products. Please do get in touch if you would like a demonstration or wish to purchase.

More Information

• 4040A, by Creek Audio

Additional information

Brand

Creek

Creek products are designed by Mike Creek and his team of electronic engineers, employing the latest CAD technology and sophisticated test equipment, in order to achieve the innovative, astute designs with which Creek is associated.

Throughout the years Mike Creek has not wavered from his basic design philosophy – the key elements of which can be summed up as follows: The products have a simple, uncluttered design. They exhibit technical sophistication. They feature state-of-the-art electronics. They are designed for people who love music. They are minimalist in operation. This focus is a total system approach.