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VOLUME adjusts the preamplifier volume. When used in conjunction with the MASTER control, you can use this to set the
amount of grit and crunch, and still have control over your general volume level.
Pulling OUT on the VOLUME control engages a BOOST circuit. This provides more gain coming out of the EF86 tube into the
remainder of the circuit.
TONE is a 6-way rotary selector adjusting the frequency response of the EF86 channel. Counterclockwise has the most bass,
and clockwise is the brightest.
CUT adjusts the high frequency response of the power amplifier. Since the Crème Brulee does not employ negative feedback
(which contributes to it's open, complex response), this control behaves differently than a traditional presence control. As CUT
is turned clockwise, the tone becomes less bright. The most counterclockwise position is the brightest. Use this to control
sparkle and edge.
MASTER sets the overall volume of your amplifier. Unlike most master volume controls, this control is placed within the power
amplifier, between the phase inverter and the power tubes. This unique volume control retains the tone and feel of a cranked
amplifier much better than traditional master volumes.
With MASTER pushed IN, it is bypassed. With Master pulled OUT, it is engaged.
You can use the MASTER control to get the cranked sound of your Crème Brulee at much more reasonable volumes. You may
be surprised how accurate the tone and sound remains with this control.
POWER applies high voltage to the vacuum tubes during use. Because the Crème Brulee is tube rectified, we opted out of a
STANDBY switch. Just give your amplifier a few seconds to warm up before use.
INDICATOR will illuminate when the Crème Brulee is powered by turning the front panel POWER toggle switch to the ON
position. If INDICATOR does not turn on, check your power cable connections, and then the MAINS fuse on the rear of the
unit.
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