Ordered a Willsenton R300


Everything I have read about this 300b tube amp has been very positive, particularly Steve Huff's review on his website.  I have always thought I would love the sound of 300b tubes and this is my chance to get one for a very modest price.  It ought to drive my Spatial Audio M4 Triode Masters very nicely.  I will report back my impressions of the amp when it is fully revealed to me. 

whitestix

Hi

The 300b project is not a commercial product now.  It may be next year in partnership with someone, but it is not my place to do business here at all.  Not appropriate.  I am sorry, but I stopped modding gear or working on vintage gear maybe 4 or 5 years ago.  Just no time or desire.  If I didn't build it, then I no longer touch it nor look at it.....  Just too many other projects.  

I don't want to seem like I am dismissing the 300b integrated in question here.  I am sure it is very good value and would have a pleasing sound.  As we have discussed, it can no doubt be improved with better signal path parts.  It will have a limit due to the circuit and power supply design, but could still sound quite good.  Just not superb.  It simply cannot go to that level because of the basic design, and that is just fine because that was not what it was intended to do.   The 300b project I am doing with Lynn is an attempt to make a state of the art amp, so not really the same design goal:)  Build the best amp you can, and then figure out what it has to sell for.  There is no price point target.  

cheers,

Don

@donsachs

Well said. Two 300b amplifiers with different objectives in mind and yet each can be successfully executed and reach their targeted goal respectively.

Charles

The 300b project is not a commercial product now.  It may be next year in partnership with someone, but it is not my place to do business here at all.  Not appropriate.  I am sorry, but I stopped modding gear or working on vintage gear maybe 4 or 5 years ago.  Just no time or desire.  If I didn't build it, then I no longer touch it nor look at it.....  Just too many other projects.  

Ok thanks Don, appreciate the comments.  Are you still selling new gear through your website?

I just keep wait lists for what I build and you can email though the site.  Only preamps and phonos now though. 

Does anyone know if the R300 uses any negative feedback?

Great to hear Don is developing a 300b amp. I'm very interested in this amp and hope it comes to market.

Decware is also developing a 300b amp. I put a deposit on one but might be a few years.