In the words of J. Rockett Audio Designs:

The sound of the Gold Archer a hair more compressed than the Silver Archer and fuller sounding with the Gain knob dialed backor boost modewhich is
how a majority of players use their klones. Quite simply put, there is
no finer tool for goosing your amp, be it tightroping the verge of
breakup or simply dipping its toes into the juice pool. When set to full
gainor drive modethe Ikon exhibits a smoother, gently compressed
clipping section, indicative of the original Centaur tone but sorely
lacking from the abundance of klones on the market. The Treble knob
keeps all the frequencies in check, and is a godsend for players using a
Les Paul or other humbucker-equipped axe.