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Parks Audio LLC is an innovative American audio equipment manufacturer founded in 2013 by Shannon Parks, an engineer, coder, and former radio frequency lab technician who transitioned from the DIY audio community to full-time manufacturing. Based in Poulsbo, Washington, the Pacific Northwest family-owned facility specializes in revolutionary DSP-based phono preamplifiers that combine traditional analog inputs and outputs with digital signal processing capabilities. The company gained industry recognition with the groundbreaking Puffin DSP phono preamp, described as a 'Swiss Army knife for vinyl enthusiasts,' and currently produces the Waxwing, their second-generation flagship product that represents 'the new standard for phono preamp performance.' Shannon Parks draws on his expertise in state-of-the-art electronics and passion for high-quality audio, having earned his electronics education through hands-on experience running design qualification and production tests. Parks Audio products feature cutting-edge technology including 96kHz/24-bit processing, 77 gain settings, Bluetooth LE app control, and Magic technology for attenuating record pops and clicks. The company serves thousands of customers worldwide and maintains an active presence in the audiophile community, with Shannon also administrating the DIYtube forums (diytube.com) and contributing to audio innovation through continuous firmware updates.