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  • IS THIS ANALOG BLASPHEMY? OR VINYL BLISS?????
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  • @abxaudiophiles
    @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад +2

    IS THIS ANALOG BLASPHEMY? OR VINYL BLISS?????
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  • @andrewrobinsonreviews
    @andrewrobinsonreviews 7 месяцев назад +4

    Technics has been converting analog to digital for vinyl for a little while now, and I've been VERY impressed with the quality of the sound when they do it, so I don't think it's blasphemy at all.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад +2

      The man, myth, and legend. Thank you sir!! You just bought a couple pairs of drumsticks for a kid in need. ❤️❤️
      One vote for “not blasphemy”. 😉😉

    • @crispy4444
      @crispy4444 3 месяца назад

      Maybe this is a super niche market, but I certainly haven’t found many solutions like the Puffin (and now Wingwax) to apply DSP EQ and PEQ, coming directly from a vinyl cartridge source. Can’t help but think, if people can get past the digital factor, a dac phono stage could potentially be a real game changer for many. I just put in an order in for the Wingwax. Before I knew this existed I was looking at the WiiM Ultra, purely for it's phono dac and eq possibilities. Very happy I discovered the Wingwax. Seems like this will be far more tailored to what I'm looking for. Also don't want to run the risk of buying a device where this part is more of an afterthought. Have that concern even in higher price brackets.

  • @ianaintsaying1625
    @ianaintsaying1625 7 месяцев назад +2

    Purchased my Waxwing a couple of months ago and it is a keeper. I LOVE it!

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад

      Man, I fell in love quick, and hard... LOL

  • @adsph
    @adsph 7 месяцев назад +2

    Yet another option at our disposal, awesome. Thanks for sharing James.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад +1

      Heck yea. That was a fun review to do!! Very I intriguing unit. We’ve got the new model headed our way this week. 😊🫡

    • @adsph
      @adsph 7 месяцев назад

      @@abxaudiophiles very cool.

  • @User_not_found_403
    @User_not_found_403 7 месяцев назад +2

    I owned one of these and its tube predecessor when I still had my analog rig. Great products. Shannon Parks is the owner and is super knowledgable and supportive. 1st class act. It's a great versatile little box you can use to tinker. My version had a digital output which I then fed wirelessly via bluetooth to a bluetooth receiver which in turn fed it to my dad of choice. With the tone controls, it kinda serves like a simplified Schiit Loki too. Lots of fun.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад

      Very cool! We are having a fun time with this one. And look forward to getting the new version in for review as well. Looks like a really cool company.

  • @CHUDHUCKER
    @CHUDHUCKER 7 месяцев назад +2

    I have one of these and it is great. Allowed me to use my DAC as a preamp to my tube amp in my dining room system, so nice and compact.

  • @attrktmarketing4582
    @attrktmarketing4582 7 месяцев назад +2

    I’d love one - difficult to get in the U.K. though 🇬🇧

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yea, they seem to be a bit scarce.

  • @MrTgrewell
    @MrTgrewell 7 месяцев назад +2

    I own this Puffin after meeting Shannon at Gig Harbor Audio 6 years ago. I was skeptical about the digital path but after comparing it to the Rega fono pre-amp that came with my P6, I stepped outside the box and trusted my ears. Over the years Shannon has been great with support including helping me with an early firmware update a few years ago. Just today, in fact, he answered a question for me related to the latest firmware version. I can't recommend this product enough.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for sharing. What pre amp came with the REGA P6?

    • @MrTgrewell
      @MrTgrewell 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@abxaudiophiles The FONO MC from 2018 which came with the P6 as a bundle from Rega that year. This was before the Mk2 I believe. I ended up selling it.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад +2

      @@MrTgrewell Cool Cool... Thank you for sharing.. :) I am excited to get the new Waxing in for review this week. :)

    • @MrTgrewell
      @MrTgrewell 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@abxaudiophiles Looking forward to that review! I'd be interested to see how Shannon's phone app functions and the accessibility of it.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад +1

      @@MrTgrewell We will cover it thoroughly.. Exciting. :)

  • @vitajazz
    @vitajazz 7 месяцев назад +1

    The new Waxwing adds remote control of the settings, and a special notch filter, but the performance, amplifying hardware, DSP chip, and most features are identical to the Puffin It is not "Much improved," just a different control philosophy. It IS better for 78s, which is why I'll be buying the Waxwing, though I have the Puffin. And unlike the Puffin, the Waxwing includes the digital out at no extra cost. I use the Puffin's Coaxial out straight in to the computer for mastering records, no Multiple DA conversions or wacky sound cards. As Shannon is no longer making the Puffin, you would HAVE to buy the Waxwing to get the features described in the Puffin review.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад +1

      Great info. Thanks for sharing. We’ve got the Waxing on its way for review.

  • @hificave
    @hificave 7 месяцев назад +1

    Cool stuff! Never knew this existed.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад

      The new one is supposed to be really cool, I reached out to them today to see if we can get it in for review!

  • @GigHarborAudioHiFi
    @GigHarborAudioHiFi 7 месяцев назад +1

    great vid!!

  • @VEC7ORlt
    @VEC7ORlt 7 месяцев назад +1

    Its not the DSP or converter chain that is critical - these we got pretty much nailed, no matter what R2R or DSD nuts have been telling us, its the cartridge loading and first stage preamp.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад

      Pretty cool unit.. :)

    • @VEC7ORlt
      @VEC7ORlt 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@abxaudiophiles oh sure! DSP brings so many conveniences to the table.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад

      @@VEC7ORlt totally. We had a blast with this guy. Can’t wait to check out the new one. 1️⃣

  • @MW-nb4dv
    @MW-nb4dv 2 месяца назад +1

    The Puffin will always be greater than the Waxwing for me. They're not really different other than the controls. If you aren't capable of adding the digital outputs yourself than the Waxwing would be better. Removing all the physical controls just to add the feature of an app interface is a huge negative to me. The sound quality of this phono preamp is very high using RCA's or digital out.

  • @annebokma4637
    @annebokma4637 7 месяцев назад

    Digital out to dac is nice, but digital out to pc or nas.. is that an option too?

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад

      It appears to me that you can send the digital signal out to anything with a digital input. Sound like it may be possible to “rip” all your vinyl to digital catalogue. 🥰🥰😊😊

    • @annebokma4637
      @annebokma4637 7 месяцев назад

      @@abxaudiophiles yeah, but I do need a box or add in card to convert probably... Still worth it 😁
      Their new one has an usb port, but it seems only to be for power. Not sure if it can be used after a firmware update or if it is wired just for power.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад +1

      @@annebokma4637 - I will report back, as the new Waxing will be here tomorrow.. :)

    • @annebokma4637
      @annebokma4637 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@abxaudiophiles I knew there was a reason I subscribed 😁 thnx and have fun...

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад +1

      @@annebokma4637 - Fun is always first!! :) Thank you for being here.. :)

  • @middleearthltd
    @middleearthltd 7 месяцев назад +1

    Get the Waxwing
    Much improved over the discontinued Puffin.

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад +2

      All in due time... But thanks for commenting.. :) Cheers. Awesome little unit.. :)

    • @CHUDHUCKER
      @CHUDHUCKER 7 месяцев назад +1

      Are the improvements the app control, or is there more to it?

    • @middleearthltd
      @middleearthltd 7 месяцев назад

      @@CHUDHUCKER it appears I cannot give you a reply. I tried twice.
      The information is out there.

    • @CHUDHUCKER
      @CHUDHUCKER 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@middleearthltdThank you, I'll snoop around. Cheers!

  • @jeff3575davison
    @jeff3575davison 6 месяцев назад +1

    Puffin is NLA....... arghhhhh

  • @garth56
    @garth56 7 месяцев назад +1

    Okay I'll stay stum but this is def not..🙂

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  7 месяцев назад

      I don’t even know what that means. 🤣

  • @paulomontero12
    @paulomontero12 6 месяцев назад +1

    I thought this chap was the cheap audiophile guy? 😅

    • @abxaudiophiles
      @abxaudiophiles  6 месяцев назад

      I get that a lot! HA - Randy and I are actually buddies. I met him at Axpona last year! Great guy