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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. 

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charles1dad
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@aprforsale 

I am a strong proponent of the sonic attributes of 300b SET amplifiers. I am surprised with your 300b amplifier and Sonus Faber pairing. Bottom line, you are happy with the results.

Charles

avabr4
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Lovely thread. I might be buying one of these soon. Hopefully they’re up on Amazon soon.

Does anyone know of it’s possible to use this amp with a phono preamp that doesn’t have volume controls?

I swear I read the R300’s volume control is inoperable when using it as a power amp. I can’t seem to find where I read that though. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me. Too much research. 

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musiclover1
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avabr4

Can't speak to the Willsenton R300, however the R8 Willsenton's volume control is inoperative when used as just an amplifier.

Cheers...

 

avabr4
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musiclover1,

Thank you for your response. I’m pretty sure that’s the case with the R300 as well. Looks like I’ll need to upgrade my phono preamp as well. 

Cheers,

Andrew

avabr4
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musiclover1,

Thank you for your response. I’m pretty sure that’s the case with the R300 as well. Looks like I’ll need to upgrade my phono preamp as well. 

Cheers,

Andrew

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