Puffin vs Vista Audio Phono 2
The Phono 2's mc gain is 70 dB against the Puffin's 72 dB. Both share output impedance (47Ω).
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The Parks Audio Puffin is a revolutionary DSP-based phono preamplifier offering unparalleled flexibility for vinyl enthusiasts. It supports MM/MC cartridges with adjustable gain (-4dB to 72dB), multiple RIAA equalization curves, and phase correction.
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Components that show up alongside the Puffin in real systems. A verdict means the pair has been checked for compatibility and headroom — open it to see how the two get along.
The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Phono 2's mc gain is 70 dB against the Puffin's 72 dB. Both share output impedance (47Ω).
The GCPH's mc gain is 66 dB against the Puffin's 72 dB and its output impedance 100Ω against 47Ω.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The PH-1's mc gain is 65 dB against the Puffin's 72 dB and its output impedance 50Ω against 47Ω.
The LX-LPS's mc gain is 70 dB against the Puffin's 72 dB. Both share output impedance (47Ω).
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