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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Price wise, an internal phono board costs way less than an external unit of equal quality,, not to even mentioning cabling costs. So if you like the Creek...
again, if you like the Creek sound, which I'm assuming you do since you bought their amp...of course don't buy it simply because it's cheaper...
I mention it in part because when I bought the phono board for my Rowland Capri, because I liked it. I was shocked at how seemingly small and simple it was. It was relatively inexpensive and sounded great