I've decided to pass on the checking out the Creek. I'm in the process of selling most of my headphone gear and will be listing my headphone amp for sale here shortly. Thanks anyways, sounds like it's an excellent amp.
It's been 8 days now but I'm starting to feel better. Zero appetite, have probably lost 10 pounds (which at 46 is definitely not a bad thing).
To answer your question Larry, swelling only on one side of my throat thankfully.