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Willsenton R8

Willsenton

Willsenton R8

~$1449

Estimated price · may vary by retailer

A heavy-hitter in the Chi-Fi tube world. This is a hard-wired (point-to-point) integrated amplifier that can switch between KT88 and EL34 tubes, and between Triode and Ultralinear modes on the fly. It is often cited as the best 'platform' for upgrades.

Specifications

ClassAB
TopologyPush-Pull
TubesKT88 x4 (or EL34), 6SN7 x2, 6SL7 x2
Power45W (Ultralinear) / 25W (Triode)
Weight29 kg
FeaturesRemote Control, Bias Meter, Triode/UL Switch

Things to Know

  • ⚠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.

Reviews

“The imaging and detail/textures are insane on this thing.”

— Reddit r/audiophile (kbeast98)

“To my surprise, the Willsenton presented the music more detached from the speakers. The grain and texture of the instruments were simply magical. The vocals were gorgeous and I became literally hooked in no time.”

— Reddit r/audiophile (User 'MCVCsDALIs')
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