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

Thanks everyone!

I think that I should buy the Creek plugin. It has decent specs and I can pop it in for $200. I'm sure it's decent if not great for the money.

I agree: why can't they pop these in for the $2k of the amp? I suppose this is the modern, new world economy we live in. And, fewer people buying product in the hifi world means economies of scale are harder for manufacturers to realize.

I will post a review once I do it. It may take a month or so.

Thanks!

Ebm,
Another nonsensical response. Congratulations.

@Roxy54

I agree that Ebm response is not clear. I cannot tell if she/he is saying, "hey, you are cheaping out and not thinking about sound quality," or "don't overthink this whole thing, just get it because it inexpensive and going to be just fine for your needs."

For around $400 you can buy a new Vincent Audio tube based Phono pre that has been very well reviewed in TAS and stereophile. Regards,

Matt

Jbhiller,
I don't think it is either of those things. He just makes a hobby out of jumping in with a five to ten word response that is either silly, or unrelated to the topic. Then there are times when he has a sensible comment.