Although I haven't heard the Puffin, I would be wary of it because it converts the signal to digital and then runs it through a DAC for the output. That's the last thing I want in a phono stage. Just my opinion, of course.
budget phono preamp choice
i am currently having a creek obh-18. however, its
background hum or buzz is little bit too noisy to me. maybe it is too
old, some part gets wrong. thinking of buying a replacement, couple come into my list,
cambridge audio duo/solo,
graham slee gram 2 se,
rega fono mk3
lounge lcr mkiii
i don't need consider mc currently. i am using a project debut carbon with ortofon red 2m.
please gives some
suggestion. thank you very much.