Aiyima T9 ProvsWillsenton R8
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Aiyima T9 Pro and Willsenton R8 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Aiyima T9 Pro
Willsenton R8
Class
D (Hybrid)
AB
Chipset
TPA3250 + Jan5725 Tubes
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Power
2 × 100W @ 4Ω
45W (Ultralinear) / 25W (Triode)
Inputs
Optical, Coax, USB, RCA, Bluetooth
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Features
VU Meter (Active), Tone Controls, Remote
Remote Control, Bias Meter, Triode/UL Switch
Topology
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Push-Pull
Tubes
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KT88 x4 (or EL34), 6SN7 x2, 6SL7 x2
Weight
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29 kg
Remote Control
✓
✓
Tube Stage
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$118
~$1449
Difference
~$1331.00 cheaper (Aiyima T9 Pro)
Things to Know
Aiyima T9 Pro
- ⚠VU meter sensitivity is not adjustable; barely moves at low volumes.
- ⚠The tube stage adds measurable distortion (2nd harmonic), which is intentional for 'flavor' but not high-fidelity.
- ⚠Runs quite warm due to the tubes and internal DAC.
Willsenton R8
- ⚠Bias drift is common; owners need to check and adjust bias frequently during the first few months.
- ⚠Stock preamp tubes (6SN7/6SL7) are often noisy or microphonic; immediate replacement is recommended.
- ⚠Extreme weight makes shipping it back to China for warranty claims financially impossible.
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