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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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jbhiller OP
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Yes, I have the tuner too.  It's superb.  

The Creek Evolution 100A is a gem.  Just awesome.  
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truemaineiac
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I agree wirh EBM, its so cheap it should be bought. If you later want to seek better sound then a stand alone phono can be added. 
arcadiaaudio
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Disclaimer, I'm the Canadian sales rep for Creek...so somewhat biased:) But my experience with the Sequel phono modules has been very positive! Not expensive, easy to install and sounds great!  Not to mention as the OP has said, 1 less box and 1 less set of interconnects. 
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