Creek Evo 50a

[Gonepostal]

Hi, I’ve just changed my amp from Avram FMJ A29 ton the above mentioned Creek. I’m enjoying the sound but I’m interested in anyone who uses this amp with the Sequel Mk 4 phono board.

Basically is it any good. I currently use the Rega Fono MM mk3, would the Sequel be on par with that. The idea of losing a box on my
Unit that houses the Hi-Fi appeals.

Thanks.

 

[Al ears]

I haven't used one but, knowing Creek, it will be as good as if not better than your current Rega
Will be a good buy if you can find one for a decent price.

 

[Gonepostal]

Thanks for replying Al, I think the MK 4 was developed to be used in their Voyage amp. That retails for £4K plus so it can’t be bad.

I think I’ll be buying one in the next month or so.

 

[Al ears]

Thanks for replying Al, I think the MK 4 was developed to be used in their Voyage amp. That retails for £4K plus so it can’t be bad.

I think I’ll be buying one in the next month or so.

i believe it was but is backwardly compatible with their other amps, good thinking by Mike Creek, funnily I have always advocated keeping the phono preamp separate but I may well be going the same way as you as my Groove Anniversary has developed a fault so as it goes in for repair I will be trying out the phono stage in my amp.
The Sequel seems to be available for around £129 which isnt bad if you have no intention of ever using moving coil cartridges.

 

[Gonepostal]

Can safely say I’ve no intention of buying any MC cartridges. If anything I’ve been using Tidal more and more the last year. The cost of LPs is quite prohibitive and the quality can sometimes leave a lot to be desired.

I’m impressed with the Creek and maybe I might keep my eyes out for a matching CD player, they don’t seem to come up on the bay that often, not that we have the money at the moment for another purchase. I think the phono board will be my last purchase this year.

 

[Gonepostal]

Quick update……..I got around to
Playing a few Lps today and it turns out it has a phono board installed.

I got this from eBay recently, I asked the seller if it had a phono board installed and got no answer so assumed it didn’t.

Turns out I got more than I thought when I purchased it, result. And you were right Al, it does very good.

 

[Al ears]

Quick update……..I got around to
Playing a few Lps today and it turns out it has a phono board installed.

I got this from eBay recently, I asked the seller if it had a phono board installed and got no answer so assumed it didn’t.

Turns out I got more than I thought when I purchased it, result. And you were right Al, it does very good.

A bargain then!

 

[plastic penguin]

Quick update……..I got around to
Playing a few Lps today and it turns out it has a phono board installed.

I got this from eBay recently, I asked the seller if it had a phono board installed and got no answer so assumed it didn’t.

Turns out I got more than I thought when I purchased it, result. And you were right Al, it does very good.

Nice one. I've always been impressed with Creek amps, Evo 2 and your 50. Having a built-in phono board is a massive bonus.

 

[Gonepostal]

Nice one. I've always been impressed with Creek amps, Evo 2 and your 50. Having a built-in phono board is a massive bonus.

Certainly is a bonus especially when it’s unexpected. I’m enjoying the Creek a lot more than my previous Arcam which was good but just a little to laid back, it didn’t engage me enough.

 

[plastic penguin]

Certainly is a bonus especially when it’s unexpected. I’m enjoying the Creek a lot more than my previous Arcam which was good but just a little to laid back, it didn’t engage me enough.

When I home demoed the Evo2 I was very impressed and it was within budget (just) but when I looked at the phono module that took it way over budget.

 

[Gonepostal]

When I home demoed the Evo2 I was very impressed and it was within budget (just) but when I looked at the phono module that took it way over budget.

Budgets are a pain. They always get in the way.

 

[plastic penguin]

Budgets are a pain. They always get in the way.

Indeed. The up side was I purchased the Leema which was cheaper than the retail price of the Creek + phono module, and sounds better than the Creek with a fab built-in stage. If it wasn't for me having a substantial vinyl collection I would have a Creek sitting in the rack.