--- product_id: 619865018 title: "Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp from Parks Audio with Magic, Optical Out & Full App Control" brand: "waxwing" price: "£566.47" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Waxwing" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/619865018-waxwing-phono-dsp-preamp-from-parks-audio-with-magic-optical store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # MAGIC tech reduces pops & clicks, enhances every record Full app control via Waxwing Remote for iOS & Android Flexible gain for MM, MI, MC cartridges (down to 0.2mV) Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp from Parks Audio with Magic, Optical Out & Full App Control **Brand:** waxwing **Price:** £566.47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Unlock the magic in every groove—vinyl perfection, redefined. ## 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?** £566.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/619865018-waxwing-phono-dsp-preamp-from-parks-audio-with-magic-optical) ## 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 - • **Super Mono Mode:** Revive mono LPs with precision noise removal, especially when paired with MAGIC, for pristine vintage audio enjoyment. - • **Intuitive App Control:** Take command of your vinyl experience with the Waxwing Remote app, putting hundreds of EQ settings and sound tweaks right in your palm. - • **MAGIC Noise Reduction:** Eliminate distracting pops and clicks without sacrificing warmth or clarity—your records have never sounded this clean. - • **Perfected Soundstage & Air:** AIR control fine-tunes high frequencies and spatial depth, delivering an immersive, expansive listening environment. - • **Seamless Cartridge Compatibility:** Effortlessly supports MM, MI, and ultra-sensitive MC cartridges with gain down to 0.2mV—no compromises on sound. ## Overview The Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp by Parks Audio is a cutting-edge, app-controlled phono preamp designed to enhance every record in your collection. Featuring flexible gain for all cartridge types, advanced MAGIC noise reduction technology, and hundreds of customizable EQ settings accessible via a dedicated smartphone app, it delivers pristine sound with immersive clarity and warmth. Compact yet powerful, Waxwing transforms your analog listening experience with modern digital precision and personalized support from its creator. ## Description The Waxwing is a next generation phono preamp - developed and manufactured by Shannon Parks - that improves every single record in your collection and maximizes your listening experience. It's fun and people love it. The Waxwing Remote app from the App Store or Google Play gives you all the sound control in the palm of your hand while sitting in your listening chair. So just put on a record, turn on Magic, and enjoy. Review: Playing the normally unplayable vinyl record! - I have a Rega P6 turntable factory fitted with an Rega Ania moving coil cartridge. This model of turntable has a fixed headshell and I cannot easily swap over cartridges to play Mono records. Of course you can play Mono records using a Stereo cartridge, but they really don't sound their best this way. I inherited a lot of vinyl records from both of my late brothers, who were vinyl record era deejay's in the 1970's. Some of their records are not in the greatest condition, some are irreplaceable; but this preamp with its features allows me to listen to what were previously unlistenable records, much more comfortably. It has a huge amount of adjustments available in the free downloadable mobile phone APP available from Google Play store or the Apple App Store. It is a slightly complicated piece of kit, (not exactly plug and play) but is perfect for those, (like me!) that are tweakers and "setting knob twiddlers!" You also need to download and install a Bluetooth app as well, called 'Light Blue" this is the app that allows communication between your mobile phone and the Pre-Amp. Connection is by RCA phono leads or by Optical Toslink connection and is very easy to connect up. If you live in the UK you will need a regular mobile phone charger, as the one supplied with the Waxwing is for the US. I should add that It doesn't have to be a very expensive charger either. However, you do need a USB A type socket on the charger to connect to the supplied lead with your Waxwing. Lastly, does it work? Simply, yes! And it's excellent too in the "Super Mono Mode" with the "Magic" crackle, pop and surface noise suppression noise reduction feature engaged. With some careful setting up, there is little or no artificial artefacts in the sound. The App looks a little workman like looking, but with the Bluetooth App is very responsive and there are help guides and explanations in the Waxwing's App to guide you. It does not erase every crackle, pop or click but smoothes off the loudness of them to enable the unlistenable record becoming a bit more listenable again. "Magic" mode, I should warn in advance is not nearly as good when playing Stereo records though. For Mono records especially, it's excellent. For those that enjoy old early Mono record pressings I highly recommend the Waxwing! Review: Great little product. - Using this in the signal path between my mc pre amp and the amp. Exellent at removing unwanted pops and clicks using the magic facility with no loss of sound quality to my ears. I have a handful of records that have quite bad surface noise and this cleaned them up very well. Highly recommended. ## 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 | 38,061 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 35 in Home Audio Preamplifiers | | Manufacturer | Waxwing | | Package Dimensions | 16.89 x 13.49 x 5.89 cm; 458 g | ## Images ![Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp from Parks Audio with Magic, Optical Out & Full App Control - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+9phJlQML.jpg) ![Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp from Parks Audio with Magic, Optical Out & Full App Control - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XXLq1FwSL.jpg) ![Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp from Parks Audio with Magic, Optical Out & Full App Control - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7176qDj8W+L.jpg) ![Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp from Parks Audio with Magic, Optical Out & Full App Control - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61frKzbb7iL.jpg) ![Waxwing Phono DSP Preamp from Parks Audio with Magic, Optical Out & Full App Control - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71A8C6YI+TL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Playing the normally unplayable vinyl record! *by T***O on 23 March 2026* I have a Rega P6 turntable factory fitted with an Rega Ania moving coil cartridge. This model of turntable has a fixed headshell and I cannot easily swap over cartridges to play Mono records. Of course you can play Mono records using a Stereo cartridge, but they really don't sound their best this way. I inherited a lot of vinyl records from both of my late brothers, who were vinyl record era deejay's in the 1970's. Some of their records are not in the greatest condition, some are irreplaceable; but this preamp with its features allows me to listen to what were previously unlistenable records, much more comfortably. It has a huge amount of adjustments available in the free downloadable mobile phone APP available from Google Play store or the Apple App Store. It is a slightly complicated piece of kit, (not exactly plug and play) but is perfect for those, (like me!) that are tweakers and "setting knob twiddlers!" You also need to download and install a Bluetooth app as well, called 'Light Blue" this is the app that allows communication between your mobile phone and the Pre-Amp. Connection is by RCA phono leads or by Optical Toslink connection and is very easy to connect up. If you live in the UK you will need a regular mobile phone charger, as the one supplied with the Waxwing is for the US. I should add that It doesn't have to be a very expensive charger either. However, you do need a USB A type socket on the charger to connect to the supplied lead with your Waxwing. Lastly, does it work? Simply, yes! And it's excellent too in the "Super Mono Mode" with the "Magic" crackle, pop and surface noise suppression noise reduction feature engaged. With some careful setting up, there is little or no artificial artefacts in the sound. The App looks a little workman like looking, but with the Bluetooth App is very responsive and there are help guides and explanations in the Waxwing's App to guide you. It does not erase every crackle, pop or click but smoothes off the loudness of them to enable the unlistenable record becoming a bit more listenable again. "Magic" mode, I should warn in advance is not nearly as good when playing Stereo records though. For Mono records especially, it's excellent. For those that enjoy old early Mono record pressings I highly recommend the Waxwing! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little product. *by B***D on 23 January 2026* Using this in the signal path between my mc pre amp and the amp. Exellent at removing unwanted pops and clicks using the magic facility with no loss of sound quality to my ears. I have a handful of records that have quite bad surface noise and this cleaned them up very well. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything little thing it does is magic *by S***D on 13 April 2024* First, this an amazing phono pre-amp before considering all the clever digital stuff it does. I'm upgrading from a fairly modest but capable ART DJ Pre II. The Waxwing has a deliciously smooth but punchy sound. It's making me play all my old records again with newfound enjoyment at all the detail it's finding in them. Unlike any other preamps though, this is built for the future. You can dial in gain and load settings for different carts, MM and MC, and make all sorts of tone and level adjustments for different records (mono, 78s, alternatives to RIAA equalisation, etc.). Cart sounds a bit clinical? Dial in some warmth, or add a bit of valve distortion. Vinyl sounds dark and muddy? Add air and treble. And then there's the Magic button, whuch subtly removes crackle and pop, but so discreetly and without a hint of artificiality. It's fun and it's wonderful. It might seem pricey for such a diminutive object, but it's cheaper than replacing your entire hi fi and record collection, and that's the level of improvement it produces! ## Frequently Bought Together - 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)) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/619865018-waxwing-phono-dsp-preamp-from-parks-audio-with-magic-optical](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/619865018-waxwing-phono-dsp-preamp-from-parks-audio-with-magic-optical) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*