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Ordered a Willsenton R300

Everything I have read about this 300b tube amp has been very positive, particularly Steve Huff's review on his website.  I have always thought I would love the sound of 300b tubes and this is my chance to get one for a very modest price.  It ought to drive my Spatial Audio M4 Triode Masters very nicely.  I will report back my impressions of the amp when it is fully revealed to me. 

whitestix
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musiclover1
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avabr4

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

Cheers...

 

avabr4
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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

avabr4
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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

whitestix OP
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Musiclover,

I might be well off base, but before I went all digital, I connected my phono preamp to my Don Sachs preamp by way of one of the inputs on the Sachs preamp.  That is assuming you are using the R300 as an integrated amp.  TT > phono preamp (with no volume control) > preamp > amp > speakers.  With the R300, it would be TT > phono preamp > R300 > speakers.   I can't see why the R300 remote wouldn't  function normally. 

alycat
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Purchased Willsenton R8 from Amazon. Showed up last week DOA!

Warning, Difficult to get your money back. And my wife and I are Prime members for over ten years now.I did not buy from third party seller. This was not from "tube Hi-Fi  specialist" that they now have aded to their listings. Amazon says easy return but it was not! Had to make many phone calls and they told me it can take up to 30 days for refund.  Is has been weeks and I am still waiting!

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