Topping PA7 PlusvsWillsenton R8
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Topping PA7 Plus and Willsenton R8 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Topping PA7 Plus
Willsenton R8
Class
D
AB
Chipset
Proprietary / Modified Class D
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Power
2 × 245W @ 4Ω (1% THD) / 2 × 300W @ 4Ω (10% THD)
45W (Ultralinear) / 25W (Triode)
Sinad
102 dB (excellent for Class D)
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Inputs
XLR/TRS (Balanced), RCA
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Features
Volume Bypass (Pure Power Amp Mode), 12V Trigger
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
~$549
~$1449
Difference
~$900.00 cheaper (Topping PA7 Plus)
Things to Know
Topping PA7 Plus
- ⚠External power brick is massive and can be difficult to hide.
- ⚠Runs warmer than typical Class D amps due to high power density.
- ⚠No remote control (intended to be used with a preamp like the E70).
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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