Should I buy a phono-pre or Creek phono board?


I have a new Creek Evolution 100A integrated amplifier. Should I buy the Creek Sequel phono board or should I buy an external product? The Sequel is $200. Here are the specs http://www.musicdirect.com/p-69533-creek-plug-in-phono-boards.aspx

I would like to spend as little as possible if I don't do the Sequel (i.e. <$500).
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Showing 1 response by rar1

No brainer to me. Plug-in, one less box, fewer cables, most likely optimized for your amp.

30 years ago, you got the phono preamp for free when you purchased your preamp, integrated, or receiver.

Like every other outboard (what they were called back in the day), the expense has grown astronomically for what you get.

Rich