I have a quick question. I am wanting to get a budget turntable system, and I am wondering if it is worth getting a separate pre-amp? I have a creek 4330 MKII integrated amp that I am quite happy with, so I was wondering what the point of a phono-specific preamp is. Does it cut down on static? The question came to me after looking at the NAD website, which "recommends" their preamp with thier turntable.

Thanks... T-Bone