One of the great strengths of Creek Audio through the years has been the ability to produce
exceptional tuners. The Evolution AM/FM Tuner carries on that tradition. Styled to complement
the Evolution 2 range of integrated amplifier and CD player, this tuner is the perfect match.
Although the Evolution styling is not quite the same as the Destiny series, there are
important styling features, like the button layout, logo position and control knob details that
show its Creek heritage.
With today’s airwaves seemingly becoming even more crowded, coupled with the ever-
The answer is quite simple – it is the only way to bring radio broadcasts magnificently to life.
Separates do sound better and a stand-alone analogue tuner will provide a purer quality of sound.
Firstly, in a hi-fi context, most listening is undeniably FM, although this analogue tuner is not
limited only to FM. Tune-in to your favourite station and you are instantly aware of the
exceptional quality. Listening to it is addictive, and the idea that radio is purely a source of
background music, carries no weight. The Evolution Tuner is functional, versatile, high tech,
yet simple.
The design objective for the Evolution AM/FM Tuner was to develop a product that, regardless
of price, could be a benchmark for both radio and audio performance. By using high quality
components and sensible electronic design Creek has achieved its goal. The mixture of high
technology and design simplicity has reduced the component count to a level previously
thought impossible.
Whilst the majority of synthesised tuners today use buttons to tune-in stations and select
pre-set station memory, the Evolution AM/FM Tuner uses a rotary tuning knob connected to a
digital encoder to provide tuning and pre-set station selection in a way that makes this digital
tuner operate and feel like an analogue tuner. To simplify its functionality, Creek’s engineers have
reduced the number of local functions to a minimum, while maintaining all the necessary
functionality. Front panel controlled functions include Rotary Tuning Mode, Rotary Pre-set Mode,
Band Switching - AM/FM, Auto Scan tuning and Memory store. These, plus Mono, Stereo,
Display Brightness and direct pre-set station number entry are also available via a system remote
control, that also serves the Evolution 2 amplifier and CD player. The Evolution AM/FM Tuner also
has the ability to display the name and frequency of the station tuned using RDS (Radio Data
System) on its blue vacuum fluorescent display.
To achieve high sensitivity and selectivity, the Evolution AM/FM Tuner uses a four tuned circuit
FM radio front-end with J-FET RF amplification and mixer and is shielded from interference by a
tin-plated metal can. A high-grade 10.7 Mhz IF circuit and PLL stereo decoder process the signal.
A mixture of conventional and surface mount technology is used together on a double sided
plated through-hole printed circuit board to provide a high level of interference suppression and
help to achieve hi-fi levels of performance. Station pre-sets are held in a non-volatile memory,
similar to that of a PC computer, with up to a maximum of 80 memory locations available
between AM and FM. A large sized blue vacuum fluorescent display makes it easy to read and
the intuitive system remote provides easy control of the Tuner, Amp and CD from the one
handset. The open and dynamic sound of the Evolution Tuner can be restricted by the quality
of the aerial or antenna used. In addition, the distance from the station and the source quality
from the chosen radio station will determine the absolute noise performance.
exceptional tuners. The Evolution AM/FM Tuner carries on that tradition. Styled to complement
the Evolution 2 range of integrated amplifier and CD player, this tuner is the perfect match.
Although the Evolution styling is not quite the same as the Destiny series, there are
important styling features, like the button layout, logo position and control knob details that
show its Creek heritage.
With today’s airwaves seemingly becoming even more crowded, coupled with the ever-
The answer is quite simple – it is the only way to bring radio broadcasts magnificently to life.
Separates do sound better and a stand-
Firstly, in a hi-
background music, carries no weight. The Evolution Tuner is functional, versatile, high tech,
yet simple.
The design objective for the Evolution AM/FM Tuner was to develop a product that, regardless
of price, could be a benchmark for both radio and audio performance. By using high quality
components and sensible electronic design Creek has achieved its goal. The mixture of high
technology and design simplicity has reduced the component count to a level previously
thought impossible.
Whilst the majority of synthesised tuners today use buttons to tune-
reduced the number of local functions to a minimum, while maintaining all the necessary
functionality. Front panel controlled functions include Rotary Tuning Mode, Rotary Pre-
has the ability to display the name and frequency of the station tuned using RDS (Radio Data
System) on its blue vacuum fluorescent display.
To achieve high sensitivity and selectivity, the Evolution AM/FM Tuner uses a four tuned circuit
FM radio front-
A mixture of conventional and surface mount technology is used together on a double sided
plated through-
between AM and FM. A large sized blue vacuum fluorescent display makes it easy to read and
the intuitive system remote provides easy control of the Tuner, Amp and CD from the one
handset. The open and dynamic sound of the Evolution Tuner can be restricted by the quality
of the aerial or antenna used. In addition, the distance from the station and the source quality
from the chosen radio station will determine the absolute noise performance.
Specificaton
FM
Frequency range
Frequency response
Usable Sensitivity at 30 dB
Selectivity (IHF)
Signal to noise ratio at 90Mhz
Distortion (mono)
Stereo separation at 1 kHz
Output level at 75 kHz mod
Number of pre-sets
AM
Frequency range
Usable sensitivity at 20 dB
S/N ratio at 30 dB mod
Distortion at 30 dB mod
Output level
Number of presets
Remote handset
Finish
Size
Weight
Warranty
FM
Frequency range
Frequency response
Usable Sensitivity at 30 dB
Selectivity (IHF)
Signal to noise ratio at 90Mhz
Distortion (mono)
Stereo separation at 1 kHz
Output level at 75 kHz mod
Number of pre-
AM
Frequency range
Usable sensitivity at 20 dB
S/N ratio at 30 dB mod
Distortion at 30 dB mod
Output level
Number of presets
Remote handset
Finish
Size
Weight
Warranty
87.5 - 108 Mhz
15 Hz to 12 kHz +/- 1 dB
S/N 30 dB 90Mhz FM 9 dBu
30 dB
60 dBu and 75 kHz mod 56 dB
40 kHz mod 1%
40 dB mod 39 dB
1.2V RMS
80 for AM and FM
520 - 1720 USA 531 - 1620 Rest of world
S/N and 30 dB mod 36dB
36 dB
1.2%
1.0V RMS
80 for AM and FM
Yes
Silver or Black
430 x 75 x 330 mm
5 Kgs
Two years original purchaser only
Warranty valid in country of purchase
30 dB
60 dBu and 75 kHz mod 56 dB
40 kHz mod 1%
40 dB mod 39 dB
1.2V RMS
80 for AM and FM
520 -
36 dB
1.2%
1.0V RMS
80 for AM and FM
Yes
Silver or Black
430 x 75 x 330 mm
5 Kgs
Two years original purchaser only
Warranty valid in country of purchase
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Evolution
FM/AM Tuner
FM/AM Tuner