Has anyboyd used this amp, your thoughts on it


Looking to buy this amp maybe, it's available on eBay, china hifi, etc.  I'm looking for something that is tubes, a headphone amp, and can play speakers all in one.  I have found one review but the guy seemed like he didn't know what he was talking about.  Love to hear your thoughts or other suggestions.

 

 

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@audiomike33 I looked at all the pictures on the link you sent and got a kick out of their picture of the speaker taps and their unique spelling of Right and Left--If you go for it hope their quality is better than their spelling!

No, i didn't buy that one, i found another one off eBay that had a good little following years ago, it will be here next week.

 

 

With your wish list, I suggest looking at the Willsenton R8 (the improved later version) or the Muzishare X7. Both are push-pull AB and will deliver 45WPC in ultralinear mode, enough to power average speakers and will have a headphone jack also. The $400 SET EL34 will not be able to do nearly as much for you. If you go with the Willsenton, you might want to upgrade the tubes to Psvane tubes, they are better. If I were buying now, I would get the Muzishare. I have the Willsenton R8, and it sounds wonderful, especially for the money, but I also did the DIY internal upgrades which adds costs but is exchanging the generic components for high-grade audio components and takes some time and basic soldering to do. (There is a upgrade mod series on YT at "Skunkie Does Electronics"’ channel which documents the process well. I found it worth the cost and trouble.

The cost will be $1400 (AMZ) not $400, though, before tube upgrades.

Yes, i know the Muzishare X7 is good, and the Wilsenton R8 i, the problem is the headphone outputs good.  Just because it sounds good on speakers doesn't mean it has a good headphone jack.  A lot of times the headphone jack is an afterthought from audio makers.

If you want something that is cheap, has tubes in it, and has headphone jack, plus plenty of other functions (including bluetooth, optical, coaxial, and phono inputs!), go for Dayton Audio HTA100 (not the "HTA100BT which is the older model)

Granted, the tubes are in the preamp section, the power amp section is solid state class AB, but it's a very nice little amp with great build quality for the price and an incredible 5 years warranty! I bought one as a birthday present for a friend. There are quite a few reviews online.