BRZHIFI Hood 1969vsWillsenton R8
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the BRZHIFI Hood 1969 and Willsenton R8 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
BRZHIFI Hood 1969
Willsenton R8
Class
A
AB
Topology
Solid State Class A
Push-Pull
Transistors
Motorola 2N3055 (often used/refurbished originals)
—
Power
10W (Pure Class A)
45W (Ultralinear) / 25W (Triode)
Inputs
RCA x 2
—
Tubes
—
KT88 x4 (or EL34), 6SN7 x2, 6SL7 x2
Weight
—
29 kg
Features
—
Remote Control, Bias Meter, Triode/UL Switch
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$229
~$1449
Difference
~$1220.00 cheaper (BRZHIFI Hood 1969)
Things to Know
BRZHIFI Hood 1969
- ⚠No remote control or tone controls; purely utilitarian.
- ⚠High continuous power draw (approx 60-80W) regardless of volume due to Class A topology.
- ⚠Input sensitivity is low; requires a source with a strong output voltage (2V+) to reach full volume.
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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