Willsenton R8 - how good?
I had a chance to listen to a Willsenton R8 (with KT88 tubes, both in 'linear' and the'other' mode) after previously extensive listening to McIntosh MC2125.
It was my first real experience with a tube amp.
In 'experts' opinion, how good is the Willsenton R8 (in relative terms, i.e. in its competive bracket of other tube amps and solid state amps).
How do experts describe its 'sound'? How does the MC2125 sound?
I am trying to improve (or better, 'get back after 40 years') my 'listening skills'.
@arafiq thanks for your write up describing the differences between the R8, CM II and Blackhawk III. It’s so hard to know how to compare these different tube amps. I have an R8 and like it a lot, but get curious. It seems like I have a solid platform with the R8 and am better off tube rolling than getting a different amp. Or save up for an Audio Research amp. 🤔 |
