Wonder product?

Darn this discussion. I just bought the Waxwing to replace my Puffin. This was the last piece of the puzzle I couldn't control via remote. Just had to be done.

I use the Puffin with my Rega Planar 8 turntable and APHETA 3 MC cartridge. I don't feel that the Puffin is holding back the sound of the turntable at all, although I would like to try inserting a SUT better the P8 and Puffin.

I've not tried using the analog outputs on the Puffin. Mine has the optical digital output, which I run into an external DAC (Gustard X18). Super happy with the sound and features. But I may upgrade to the Waxwing at some point for the convenience.

I bought a second hand Puffin with COAX out due to a recent addition of a Hana MH which outputs 2mv. The controls allow you adjust the gain, which was instrumental to bringing the cart to life. It’s basically an adjustable SUT. Perfect solution to cart swapping.

Output to a Liberty DAC II it holds nothing back. Add the Magic feature to reduce minor pops on older records and it’s a multi-win product.

I’m sure the Waxwing works just as well if only more convenient.