Or did he do a worse job? Joined May 28, 2020 Posts 31 Likes 27 Location California. I am hearing a slightly more 'woody' sound and the plucking seems more distinct than I recall (and I am very familiar with these tracks). . Sep 1, 2020 at 8:02 PM Post #16 of 31 mudnut New Head-Fier. Willsenton R8 KT88/EL34 x4 Tube Integrated Amp?   I found the stock a bit narrower and more distant. Since the R8 can use these tunes (with the switch set to the EL34 position) I ordered a matched quad set of Electro Harmonix EH6CA7 tubes. Preferably $1K or less. I read also that the middle 6SN7 was some sort of 'circuit' tube (I forget what, exactly) and had minimal to zero impact on SQ, but I changed all three for a matched set when I rolled mine. I just want to take them out, but I'll burn them in this week and see what happens. Yes, the more I hear it the more I like it. Feb 16, 2021 #1 I am currently waiting the arrival of a Willsenton R8 Integrated tube amplifier. Triode and ultra-linear selection are available which can be switched by the button on the amplifier With a remote control,Vacuum tube protective cover,Fuse and an English manual. I actually prefer the 6H6 (stock tube for my DAC) to the quite expensive Gold Lion 6922, so maybe the DAC was designed specifically around the 6H6 (or 6N6). @ZedZed Which MP DAC is it? Dolby Atmos ? With my R8, the sounds just 'appear' from a dark background, sometimes surprising me when they do (I noticed this only last night when an  amplified acoustic guitar lick just sprang into life midway between the centre stage and right side speaker). Just bought a Muzishare X7 from Amazon. This comes with almost new (less than 50 hours) Gold Lion Genalex KT77 output tubes ($400 value). It can be improve by changing tube. I really don't understand something that can use all those different valves interchangeably. Given the weight of this amp is over 70 pounds it needed to be well protected for shipping and it's clear from the weight this is not cheap amp. From what I understand so far, the tubes for my DAC which are interchangeable are 6N11,6H23, 6H30, E88CC, 6922 and 6DJ8 (as per manufacturer's instruction sheet) and the DAC can also use these 'Soviet 6H6' that the unit is supplied with. Unsure of any impact on sq. Some of these originals are highly prized just because they are originals. Competing against tube amps 2 to 3 times the cost. Dus geen lokale dealer als er wat mis is (risico die je moet nemen). For the front tubes, I've rolled my 6SL7 from Willsenton stock to Brimar CV1985 (May 1968) and they sound terrific. I do like Tidal - it is superb for discovering new music and also for evaluating stuff (as in the present case with the Belafonte album) prior to purchase. Details; Same factory, different year. Is it the MP-D2 MK3? Bunno77 At least then we can decide for ourselves which version we choose to listen to. @Zed Zed I'll send you a PM so I don't end up derailing this thread again . Phil PENG Triode and ultra-linear selection are available which can be switched by the button on the amplifier. Willsenton R8 Integrated Amplifier I received my Willsenton R8 with EH 6550 output tubes a couple of days ago. You will find his comments in the thread. If @echorec's experience with the Melz tubes is the same as I am hoping to find here (when they arrive), then I am in for an even better experience ahead of me. Softened off quite a bit after about 75 hours or so with the KT88. I am very, very happy so far. Vocals are really the forte of this amp IMO, and fortunately for me, jazz vocals and small combos are my favourite forms of music, so I am in audio heaven here. One amplifier can used with tube EL34, KT88 or 6550. I shut down the amp, pulled the tube, visually checked it, shook it for rattles (none), cleaned the pins (again) inserted and removed the tube a few times, waited 5 minutes then powered on the amp again. One amplifier can used wiht tube EL34, KT88 or 6550, so, you can get 3 kinds of sound from different models tubes if you buy more 2 new sets of tube. Item Condition: 9/10 The first way is to measure the tube's plate current and mutual conductance to determine if all sections are matched. I did find a weakness, however. I hope you find the massive difference I found when introducing a tube phono stage. Middle one is voltage regulator or something, agreed. From the other types that can be used, the 6085/E80CC has an amplification factor of 27 and the 12AU7/ECC82, and 12BH7, both have an amplification factor of 19. EDIT: The R8 is made for albums like this, with beautifully recorded voices. Is there a way to have them mute? Home . The spitting and fizzing went on for about 30 seconds and then, suddenly, absolute silence. Thinking about trying some KT88's  Gold Lions. Neil Phung It is the Musical Paradise MP-D1 MK3 (https://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=66&product_id=98). sf on HiFi: The Chord MScaler with Chord Qutest DAC Review. Arrived January 26th, by ocean. The 45 is easily one of those "11 out of 10" recordings from the golden age. This latest pair sounds veiled, nothing like the first pair. This Willsenton R8 came from a home where there is a lot of equipment in rotation and has been very lightly used. Does anyone know if Willsenton R8 lives up to the hype? I listened in the dark and the entire wall was projecting sound like a giant pop up book, from the faintest reverb trails inside the venue, the texture of his voice, to the dynamic and wide soundstage of Bob Corman's orchestra. For rock, I just switch over to Ultralinear mode usually. 6N6P and 6N1P are suggested as the default tube types to use in the DAC. Now this is not a voltmeter or water meter. Further information: Item Condition: Very Good I even wondered if my tubes tested out OK but then got tossed around on their journey of thousands of miles and this may have just been a shake-up too far. 100 hours . kürzlich bin ich auf den "Willsenton R8" gestoßen, einen Röhrenverstärker aus Fernost, der sich sowohl mit KT88 als auch EL34 betreiben lässt. I powered down again, replaced the tubes with my Sylvania 6SL7s and on powering back up 5 minutes later, all was well again. 1; 2; 3; Next. . I am still trying to find some information about the company behind this brand. A lovely, relaxed and velvety smooth mid range, with a clean and clear top end and decent enough bass for my taste and content. Started 13 hours ago, By Diana Krall, Patricia Barber, Shelby Lynne, Lyn Stanley, Shawn Colvin etc etc - they all are taken to a new level with the R8 and my current set of tubes. I like female and male vocals, small jazz combos and so on, and the smooth and warm midrange of the 6CA7 Fat Boys suits me perfectly, but YMMV. Now with this being said, the Willsenton R8 is actually even easier to use and it works in a similar way. BuzzzFuzzz Talk about coming late to the party. Willsenton R8 integrated tube amplifier 900 900 CAD CAD. Started September 14, 2020, By Started Wednesday at 05:34 AM, By A quad set  from various sources run's about  250.00  US. Um ein neues Thema zu erstellen, musst Du im HiFi-Forum registriert sein. Sounds just 'appear' from the background, in a tightly defined space of their own. Kürzlich bin ich auf den "Willsenton R8" gestoßen, einen Röhrenverstärker aus Fernost, der sich sowohl mit KT88 als auch EL34 betreiben läs. As ever with my remarks on tubes, take with a pinch of salt, but I have read that the tubes which have the most impact on the sound are the two 6SL7s (hence my recent experiment with the wonderful-sounding Melz tubes which @echorec recommended to me (and which both of us have had a few teething issues with - see earlier posts). If it's this unit you can definitely use many different tube types, as suggested in the manual, to find the right combo that has the lowest gain and the bass you're seeking. Willsenton R8 is an integrated Amplifier, it is a Power Amplifier too (there is a group Power amp input), it is a Headphones amp too. Not the ones that are NOS , but the Russian made version. It came!! More defined, wider soundstage and more up front. Aurorus Borealis – Dynamically Classic Introduction Borealis – or Bori for short, is the creation of Aurorus Audio, a small but ambitious headphone shop with a very simple premise – to deliver high-end listening experiences without the stratospheric price tag commanded by most TOTL headphones. I will study your comments below and see what I can learn from them nonetheless. Bewegte Bilder hier. It came!! Unterschied, Röhrenverstärker zu Transistor, Vorteile/Nachteile Röhren gegenüber Transistoren, Philips Philetta B2D23A -> Empfang wird schlechter, Röhrenverstärker Selbstbau für meine Duettas, SRPP nur mit Voltmeter und Sinusgenerator optimal einstellen, Röhren - bester Hersteller? Much cleaner, more balanced tone to my ears and more smooth. Tubes!! If you go to a dealer that does not sell PrimaLuna, they will say almost anything to keep you from looking at the facts. 6N1P, 6N6P，6N23P,  Reason for selling: Upgrading Triode and ultra-linear Switchable. Headphone Amps (full-size) willsenton r8 tube integrated/amp/headphone amp. Product: Willsenton R8 Stereo Tube Integrated Amplifier; ... Stereonet Forum. Yes, I too am waiting for these guys to take delivery and see what all the fuss is about   I still can't quite believe how much amp I have got for the money! Esoterica Same with AP Belafonte Sings the Blues, and the 45 of Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall. Yesterday, I also ordered a matched pair of  Russian NOS 6N6Ps for the DAC. Forum; Kaufberatung ; Ratgeber; Tests; Galerie; Finden Sie Ihr Thema in über 15 Mio. However, Im starting to sour on them, and before I … What price & When would THX AAA 789 listed with the lowest price in Massdrop? 전세계 무료 배송! 41 comments. From these 2 types, the amplification factor is 22 for the 6N6P and 35 for the 6N1P. In mint condition, less than 10hrs on it. Ordered November 22nd. Newest first; Oldest first; riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook. Started Tuesday at 07:43 AM, By These recordings coupled with the R8 are just pure bliss. This is a bias meter. Arrived January 26th, by ocean. longgo Well, the 6CA7s (and the other tubes at the front) have made a superb, and easily audible difference here. Willsenton R8 KT88/EL34 x4 Tube Integrated Amp Power Amplifier Headphone. Those arrived yesterday and I immediately noticed one of the tubes has oval micas instead of the rectangle with ledge. Finden Sie Ihr Thema in über 15 Mio. Hide sidebar Show sidebar Thread starter budy55; Start date Feb 16, 2021; B. budy55 Audiophyte. It didn't feel right replacing it, but I'm glad I did. Ridiculous depth and space around the stage. (I was too cheap to pay the airfreight) Off we go! Let's not go crazy here - we are talking subtle differences. I choose the EH 6550 tubes over the KT-88 because I like that tube. Share Reactions: JKDJedi. • Use a square power transformer specially developed for … Home Theater Hardware Hangout. Yeah, the R8 cost almost one third of the price of my previous amp (after shipping). These tubes can really bring out the worst in less than well-recorded music, but that could also be a combination of me having very revealing, detailed speakers. Back to your main question are all these tube types the same, Absolutely not. Fragen und Antworten. ... 'étais enregistré avec mon adresse gmail sans adresse 'physique" donc les coûts d'envoie s'élève à 111€ pour le R8. Started Tuesday at 10:09 PM, By Now bear in mind that these comments below are made after about one hour of burning in . Her voice had more texture and the last hint of edginess had vanished. KT88 in UL mode is still a bit tiring. . You see the meter in the front. Willsenton R8 KT88/EL34 Tube_NEUF. It's not just me then I'll double-check with the manufacturer that they mean the 6H6N and take it from there when the time comes. Can't beat vinyl! Second, there are guys in this thread who know a huge amount and who are very willing to help, so you are in the right place. Hi everyone, I hope to have my R8 in 4-5 weeks time. Lots of top quality gear at excellent prices. These NOS tubes have benefits over modern tubes in that they are manufactured from rare and costly materials which are no longer viable today, plus they are manufactured to perhaps a higher level of quality/care. (When the indicator light is Green, it is triode working. Willsenton R8 is an integrated Amplifier, it is a Power Amplifier too (there is a group Power amp input), it is a Headphones amp too. (I was too cheap to pay the airfreight)  De volgende versterker heeft al veel goede recensies ontvangen: Willsenton R8. As others have said, we are fortunate to have @xlr8or in this thread whose knowledge of tubes is truly encyclopaedic. And try to match the inherent sonic signature of each tube with the kind of music you prefer. Payment Method: EFT Currently I am happy enough with my EH6A7 Fat Lads, Tung Sol 6SN7 GTB and Sylvania 6SL7GT (NOS). Tapping the tube with my fingernail caused the tapping noise to come from my right speaker, so the tube was very microphonic as well as the other issues. Triode and ultra-linear Switchable. Candan. Maybe Kirk would care to comment? I didn't know I could hold my breath for so long. That Old Question Again - Beginner Setup Recommendations, Dynaudio Focus XD series (active wireless) HALF PRICE, Osborne Loudspeakers Owners & Discussion Thread, FS: Garrard 401 Turntable - on original SME timber plinth, with SME 3009 Series 2 Tonearm (PRICE REDUCTION). For the two days they worked OK, I loved them. But know that the good ones sure do sound good in the R8. It is probably the cheapest amp I have owned for decades, but it is also one of the very best. Shipping Options: Shipping is available at agreed cost. Yay!! Willsenton R-800i 300B 845 Tube Single-Ended Class A Integrated & Power Amplifier Balanced XLR Input Brand: Willsenton. I am looking forward to getting some hours on these tubes, and I will report back. Further information: Item Condition: Used I wish Tidal would include an original unbutchered copy of the content when they decide to offer us a remastered version. Has lived most of its life in the box. rps01 Now that I've spent some more time with those Melz 6N9S, I feel like I understand what it is they do well in the R8: They have more air and 3D midrange presence than any of my other tubes, which gives a greater sense of depth and scale. This is the unit reviewed by Jay Lee @ The Next Best Thing Studio. Can't believe you've not tried EL34s   You must!! My amp uses and is designed with 6H30's in the front end and I tried the 6H6N/Ni and both were a let down compared to the 6H30's it is designed for. Willsenton r8 스테레오 앰프 튜브 kt88x4 또는 el34 * 4 통합 앰프 및 파워 앰프 및 헤드폰 앰프 일체형,중국을 포함한 전 세계의 판매자들에게서 구매하세요. The Willsenton amp isn't a kit amp, it's ready to go, it's just that it looks very well built for the money. cafe67 Oh well. For sale mint condition Willsenton R8 purchased brand new in June 2020. PS I'm so excited for all the guys on here that have an R8 on the way that still haven't experienced this magical amp. Holy cr&p, I almost fainted. willsenton r8 tube integrated/amp/headphone amp Home. I suspect it's the 6N6P by default. Belafonte's voice is forward in the mix, but no excessively so, and the R8 captures this perfectly. By Willsenton R8 KT88/EL34 x4 Tube Integrated Amp? Zed Zed Willsenton R8 stereo Amplifier tube KT88x4 or EL34*4 Integrated Amplifier & Power Amplifier & Headphones amp All in One 100% Brand New Advance-Selling Willsenton R8 is an integrated Amplifier, it is a Power Amplifier too (there is a group Power amp input), it is a Headphones amp too. Next Last. Started Wednesday at 02:14 AM, By The second way is by appearance and ensuring that internal construction features and manufacturing date codes are similar if not the same. When the new lot arrive, I will have two matched pairs of the Melz tubes plus one good spare and one faulty. They are sounding magnificent. 6SN7 + 6SL7 suggested combination for Willsenton R8 I have bought a Willsenton R8 amplifier. If I listened to thrash metal, I think I would favour the KT88 tubes. That's why there is also a switch in there to change the heaters from 6.3v to 12.6v between the 2 sets. Triode and ultra-linear selection are available which can be switched by the button on the amplifier. However, the heater pin arrangements are also different as are the heater current draws between the 2 main sets of tubes prescribed for use in this unit. The colour is silver in reality. Given these tubes were used in Russian rockets, I imagine they'd be pretty durable - but then, they weren't several decades old when they were used for that purpose. I see Upscale has them for $70 each and I have a gift card there. © Sound Media Group. I could hear nuances in her breathing that I can't recall having heard so clearly before. State: Victoria Is it possible? Would I prefer the MELZ 1578 instead? Thanks again. Fragen und Antworten. I don't know if this is true or not (never heard an EL34 yet!) Shipping Options: Pickup available but audition is not available.,Shipping is available at agreed cost. Atmaj, In the end it was worth the hassle and wait. Comes in original packing with stock tubes. Home. So looking forward to getting my hands on my first tube amp. But these Melz seem to be, at least on first listen, a cut above. . Messages: 9. Sells on Amazon for $ 1300.00 and the waiting time is 6 weeks.  I'll check them out. ONE-YEAR WARRANTY !!! @Jason0117 mind you, there is always Kirk @xlr8or who can likely tell you near anything regarding tubes. The only "flaw" is that one of the four sockets for the tube cage came loose and comes off with the tube cage if you remove it. I tried it with a set of Aperion Verus Grand II towers and although they also sound really good, I'm hooked on the imaging provided by the Apogee speakers. When I plugged my headphones into my new Willsenton R8 I was surprised that the speakers were not muted. Did the seller even screen these for noise like I asked?? 75% Upvoted. Finding this tube type may be easy or challenging dependent on the manufacturer letting you know. But I have had a similar journey to the one you are planning, but I am a few weeks ahead of you, so my experience to date may be of some use to you. Se flere idéer til vinyl opbevaring, bondebord, båndoptager. Started Monday at 05:26 AM, By When the indicator light is Red, it is ultra-linear working .) I can't wait to get mine and compare experiences with you. En même temps ce que j'aime dans les Muzishare c'est le look rétro et le fait que … In this specific case, some 60-70 years of sitting in a big box unused with the tube pins exposed to ambient conditions and indoor seasonal changes doesn't help. seems to be the latest flavour of the week chinese amp anybody have thoughts on this amp? I'm in the market for either a R8 or Porsche 911 Turbo and after doing some research on both cars it seems the R8 has some rather big gotchas. As you say, just like the best recordings used to be, back in the day before engineers discovered the compression slider.