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title: "Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp from Parks Audio with Magic, Optical Out & Full App Control"
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# Full app control with instant sound tweaks Optical digital out for pristine audio Flexible gain for MM, MI, MC carts Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp from Parks Audio with Magic, Optical Out & Full App Control

**Brand:** waxwing
**Price:** € 988.00
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Unlock your vinyl’s hidden magic with Waxwing — sound that’s truly next-level!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp from Parks Audio with Magic, Optical Out & Full App Control by waxwing
- **How much does it cost?** € 988.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- waxwing enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted waxwing brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Vinyl Mastery:** MAGIC tech smooths pops & clicks for flawless playback
- • **Tailored Sound Sculpting:** Hundreds of EQ presets plus AIR & WARMTH controls to perfect your vibe
- • **Seamless Digital Integration:** Optical out and line-in options for hybrid analog-digital setups
- • **Audiophile’s Swiss Army Knife:** Built-in pink noise generator & super mono mode for pristine mono LPs
- • **Universal Cartridge Compatibility:** Supports MM, MI, MC cartridges down to 0.2mV with no guesswork

## Overview

The Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp by Parks Audio is a cutting-edge, app-controlled preamplifier designed for vinyl enthusiasts and audiophiles. Featuring proprietary MAGIC technology to reduce noise, flexible gain settings for all cartridge types, and an optical digital output, it delivers pristine sound quality with customizable EQ and tonal controls. Its compact, USB-powered design integrates effortlessly into both analog and digital audio setups, making it the ultimate tool for perfecting your vinyl experience.

## Description

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Review: Fantastic phono preamp for the price! - This thing sounds and works GREAT! I ordered a Used - Very Good item from Parks Audio and what I received most certainly looked like a brand new sealed item! Anyway, setup was easy enough and the only snag I had was switching from analog output to digital output via the app. (You question why the product is silent and you're hearing no sound at first until you remember the included card in the package says "one output or the other, not both".) The app is fantastic and works great. Changing settings on the fly and hearing the changes immediately let's you adjust the sound of your vinyl playing on the turntable to however you like. The audio quality is actually really great. I haven't compared to much in my current system however, right out the gate, this thing is dead silent, music is staged properly and imaging spot on. Tonality seems neutral with all default settings, adjustable settings in the Waxwing app can be tuned hundreds if not thousands of ways. Highly recommend for turntable owners if you're in the market for a phono preamp that works with either a MM / MC cart.
Review: The Audiophile's Toolbox for Vinyl and More! - I have my turntable located significantly away from the speakers and equipment rack. Mostly because the room has a suspended floor (over a basement) and I wanted to locate the turntable over a support structure to reduce vibrations. Plus, this puts the turntable next to my listening chair. I use a MiniDSP active crossover, so everything in the equipment rack is in the digital domain. I had a very high-end dual-chassis and tube-rolled EAR834 phono stage next to the turntable with a long RCA cable to the equipment rack. Speakers are Triangle Acoustics with stereo active feedback subwoofers. I ordered the Waxwing, connected it at the turntable, and ran a long coax 24-bit 192kHz to the MiniDSP, all in the digital domain. I opened the Waxwing app, set it up for my cartridge, and preselected a couple goodies (such as the "magic" ). I put on the first vinyl and let 'er rip. Halfway though the first groove, I was already giving the side-eye to the EAR834s. They had to warm up. They used a lot of electricity. They took a long time to setup and get the tubes and capacitors to sound "just right" with my Triangles. I had to babysit them. They now were looking like fussy high-maintenance gear, taking up floor space. The Waxwing just worked, out of the box, first try, no hassles, with no blinky lights and fanfare. Just leave it pulled in. All it takes is a USB power port. No special power supplies (I'm sure somebody makes an audiophile grade USB power port. I use a high-quality Anker.) With my setup with the digital streamer, MiniDSP, and digital audio chain, the Waxwing was a perfect fit. It sounds great, had the "magic" function, superb rumble filter, interesting preset EQs, and warm and air settings. I can move my sources around the room and only need to manage a single long digital coax cable. Plus, it has a built-in pink noise generator. No more hooking up your PC or phone. I've used the Waxwing more than once to "burn in" new speakers, subwoofers, or raw speaker drivers. And the RCA inputs can accept line-level, MC, or MM. When my son visits, he plugs in his keyboard, mixer, computer, and his audio production gear directly into the Waxwing, which converts it to 24/96 and shoots it directly to the MiniDSP. It's my audiophile toolbox. It sounds great, works wonders with vinyl, and does a lot more other stuff. It's reliable, solid, and well-built. It works straight out of the box. You can set it and forget it or mess with the settings in the app to your hearts content. I've got it on very expensive speakers that I have spent years tweaking and fussing equipment, cables, power cords, and tubes. I know their sound and the Waxwing fit right in.

## Features

- MAGIC helps lessen pops and clicks gently, and improves every record in your collection.
- GAIN is flexible for all phono cartridge types including MM, MI, and MC (down to 0.2mV).
- AIR gets the high frequencies and soundstage just right. No tricky loading calculations needed.
- WARMTH dials in the overall mix.
- SUPER MONO removes imperfections from Mono LPs to sound superb (especially w/ MAGIC).
- EQ settings (hundreds) for many different LP formats.
- Can be used with your current phono preamp as a LINE IN with MAGIC.
- Personalized email troubleshooting and advice from Shannon Parks himself.
- Download the Waxwing Remote app from the App Store and Google Play today to check it out.
- And much, much more.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CTYPHKX8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,759 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #31 in Audio Component Preamplifiers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (137) |
| Date First Available | February 4, 2024 |
| Item Weight | 1.01 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Parks Audio LLC |
| Package Dimensions | 6.65 x 5.31 x 2.32 inches |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic phono preamp for the price!
*by C***W on September 9, 2025*

This thing sounds and works GREAT! I ordered a Used - Very Good item from Parks Audio and what I received most certainly looked like a brand new sealed item! Anyway, setup was easy enough and the only snag I had was switching from analog output to digital output via the app. (You question why the product is silent and you're hearing no sound at first until you remember the included card in the package says "one output or the other, not both".) The app is fantastic and works great. Changing settings on the fly and hearing the changes immediately let's you adjust the sound of your vinyl playing on the turntable to however you like. The audio quality is actually really great. I haven't compared to much in my current system however, right out the gate, this thing is dead silent, music is staged properly and imaging spot on. Tonality seems neutral with all default settings, adjustable settings in the Waxwing app can be tuned hundreds if not thousands of ways. Highly recommend for turntable owners if you're in the market for a phono preamp that works with either a MM / MC cart.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Audiophile's Toolbox for Vinyl and More!
*by S***E on June 3, 2025*

I have my turntable located significantly away from the speakers and equipment rack. Mostly because the room has a suspended floor (over a basement) and I wanted to locate the turntable over a support structure to reduce vibrations. Plus, this puts the turntable next to my listening chair. I use a MiniDSP active crossover, so everything in the equipment rack is in the digital domain. I had a very high-end dual-chassis and tube-rolled EAR834 phono stage next to the turntable with a long RCA cable to the equipment rack. Speakers are Triangle Acoustics with stereo active feedback subwoofers. I ordered the Waxwing, connected it at the turntable, and ran a long coax 24-bit 192kHz to the MiniDSP, all in the digital domain. I opened the Waxwing app, set it up for my cartridge, and preselected a couple goodies (such as the "magic" ). I put on the first vinyl and let 'er rip. Halfway though the first groove, I was already giving the side-eye to the EAR834s. They had to warm up. They used a lot of electricity. They took a long time to setup and get the tubes and capacitors to sound "just right" with my Triangles. I had to babysit them. They now were looking like fussy high-maintenance gear, taking up floor space. The Waxwing just worked, out of the box, first try, no hassles, with no blinky lights and fanfare. Just leave it pulled in. All it takes is a USB power port. No special power supplies (I'm sure somebody makes an audiophile grade USB power port. I use a high-quality Anker.) With my setup with the digital streamer, MiniDSP, and digital audio chain, the Waxwing was a perfect fit. It sounds great, had the "magic" function, superb rumble filter, interesting preset EQs, and warm and air settings. I can move my sources around the room and only need to manage a single long digital coax cable. Plus, it has a built-in pink noise generator. No more hooking up your PC or phone. I've used the Waxwing more than once to "burn in" new speakers, subwoofers, or raw speaker drivers. And the RCA inputs can accept line-level, MC, or MM. When my son visits, he plugs in his keyboard, mixer, computer, and his audio production gear directly into the Waxwing, which converts it to 24/96 and shoots it directly to the MiniDSP. It's my audiophile toolbox. It sounds great, works wonders with vinyl, and does a lot more other stuff. It's reliable, solid, and well-built. It works straight out of the box. You can set it and forget it or mess with the settings in the app to your hearts content. I've got it on very expensive speakers that I have spent years tweaking and fussing equipment, cables, power cords, and tubes. I know their sound and the Waxwing fit right in.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fastest immediate enjoyment and satisfaction of any product I have bought.
*by A***R on March 28, 2025*

After trying a popular streamer that has a phono pre amp and equalizer as a feature, I told myself, nope, I am going back to an analog phono stage. That other streamer sounded OK , but I felt I was listening to Spotify when playing vinyl records. Then I stumbled upon some videos about the Puffin and the Waxwing and I pulled the trigger. Let me tell you something, the hardest time I had with the setup was trying to figure out if the plastic cover of the optical port was supposed to be pulled off or not (looks like it can stay put). I downloaded the app and it inmediately recognized the Waxwing and the the magic started. With default settings it already sounded better than my Cambridge Alva solo phono stage but then just by trying out all the many options , I just has a huge smile on my face. First , no digital sound signature that I could hear, it just sounds natural and analogue, I dont know how the did it. You have tons of settings to play around with and it has brought a huge enjoyment just in a few hours of playing around with them. This product is obvious that comes from a small company, and I say this in a good way, The language in the instructions both printed and online is just simple to understand, just as if your gear head friend was talking to you. The app is technical but simple to use and has great comments explaining every function. It almost feels like using an electronic lab app, but one easy to use. I wish this company a great success in the future. Who might this product not be for? If you already have a 1K usd plus phono stage (because if you are paying thousands for a phono stage it SHOULD be THAT GOOD); if you are an audiofool that cant stand the idea of converting a turntable signal to digital or wont stand the snobbery of your gearhead friends then this might not be for you.

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- Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp from Parks Audio with Magic, Optical Out & Full App Control
- Primeda Auidophile 2RCA Male to 2RCA Male Stereo Audio Cable,Gold Plated | 4N Oxgen-Free Copper Core (3 Feet (1M))

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