Ordered a Willsenton R300

I have both an R8 and now an R300 as well. Everything Huff said is right on the money. They each have a different presentation. I prefer the 300B sound but the R8 kicks serious enjoyment as well. Ordered from Amazon in case I needed to return it. It's not leaving this house. 

It is the perfect match for my new Sonus faber Lumina II speakers. Hard to drive with 8 watts? Not in the least. The Luminas are 86db sensitivity and 4 ohms. The R300 does not break a sweat. I'm listening to Blues now at between 70 and 80 db SPL. Effortless grunt at 10 o'clock. Not a hint of clipping. Those transformers are priceless.

@aprforsale 

I am a strong proponent of the sonic attributes of 300b SET amplifiers. I am surprised with your 300b amplifier and Sonus Faber pairing. Bottom line, you are happy with the results.

Charles

Lovely thread. I might be buying one of these soon. Hopefully they’re up on Amazon soon.

Does anyone know of it’s possible to use this amp with a phono preamp that doesn’t have volume controls?

I swear I read the R300’s volume control is inoperable when using it as a power amp. I can’t seem to find where I read that though. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me. Too much research. 

avabr4

Can't speak to the Willsenton R300, however the R8 Willsenton's volume control is inoperative when used as just an amplifier.

Cheers...

musiclover1,

Thank you for your response. I’m pretty sure that’s the case with the R300 as well. Looks like I’ll need to upgrade my phono preamp as well. 

Cheers,

Andrew