I’ve owned a Willsenton R800i 845 for over two years now. I upgraded all the tubes w fancy NOS in preamp section and better new issue tubes in 300b and 845. It sounds fantastic driving Klipsch Forte IIIs, Heresy IIs, and Focal Aria 926, all high sensitivity. I’ve rolled in a Cary Audio 300SEI and Dennis Had Inspire KT-88 as well as a vintage Crown DC300A in the main rig. The Willsenton definitely held its own and outshines the others in PRAT, bass control and treble extension. The Cary Audio bests it with vocal midrange, as to be expected with 300b output tubes. Never had any issues with it. The 805 or 845 will drive your JBLs with ease.
Cayin, Line Magnetic, and Willsenton with 805 Feedback
I am considering one of the following integrated amplifiers and I'm looking for feedback from others familiar with these amplifiers or have experience with the brands. We listen to a wide variety of music but classic rock and jazz are at the top of our listening list and our speakers are vintage JBL L100s. I'm familiar with the PrimaLuna 300i so any comparisons to it will be appreciated. I am interested in how well it sounds, it's build quality, reliability, and anything else you think is noteworthy. The manufacturers are Cayin, Line Magnetic, and Willsenton so do you have feedback on them?
The amplifiers are:
- Cayin CS-805A
- Line Magnetic LM-805ia
- Willsenton R800i with 805 tubes
Thanks in advance for your help.