ordering from China.....which Chinese Tube Integrated at 3k?

seeking advice please,

I've become intrigued recently by these relatively low priced 3k-ish tube amps

the bigger seemingly more reputable sellers appear to also offer refunds

the contenders from I can see are the Willsenton R800i series and a heap of various Line Magnetics (508 ia, 518ia, 608 ia)

I like the balanced inputs on the Willsenton but the overall weight I don't like

my speakers are in the area of 89db sensitivity

can anybody recommend the above models?

audiocanada08-14-2025 11:59pm

scp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 57 posts 08-15-2025 at 12:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would look at Muzishare...I had an X7($1500ish)..driving 87 db Von Schweikert speakers...and had no problem. But your budget allows something more up the chain...or not. The x7 plus a nice tube upgrade would be my suggestion. Skunkie Designs does a nice china amp shoot out and the X7 is the winner.
allanblissett Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 167 posts 08-15-2025 at 12:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They may offer refunds, but shipping it back may eat up that refund.
knotscott Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,182 posts 08-15-2025 at 11:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Skunkie Design also has a bunch of fixes/mods for the Willsenton in case you pursue it.
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,241 posts 08-15-2025 at 12:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Save yourself money and grief and check out the Quicksilver Integrated. 20 watts EL84. High quality $2500