R300 Plus Tube Amplifier 300Bx2 Single-Ended Class A Integrated Amplifier Power Amplifier Headphones amp All in One

I immediately had to write this review because this amplifier is insanely amazing. I have owned many amplifiers and this is hands down on another level. The construction of this amplifier is soo gorgeous, soo beautiful, soo well made and heavy it left me speechless. This amplifier is made by true craftsman and engineers. The hard work that went into this is breathtaking. It has an automotive paint job! It has a beautiful blue smooth paint job!This kills anything a western brand makes and then pisses on it. The value for the money is unbelievable. I don't know how Willsenton can make a profit at this price but I am extremely grateful and will save up to purchase the rest of their products because aftering powering it on this amplifier sounds as impressive as it looks.The sound is the greatest thing I've ever heard. After a life of solid state amps and a few class d I went to tubes first with tube headphone amplifiers and this is my first 300b speaker amplifier. At 8 watts this plays louder, more musical, smoother and with more crystal clear authority than any solid state or class d I've ever heard. I have this amp hooked up to my fully upgraded tekton pendragons and the sound is magical. Crystal clear mids and highs, smooth, natural, life like, and it has slam and authority. Yes, this does not play softly it is perfectly dynamic. This amp plays rock, vocals, instrumentals and pop with authority and ease. I have the Volume set at 9 o clock and going any higher it gets very loud but still crystal clear and smooth. It is unbelievably linear.Thank you willsenton for making this product at such a great price. This easily competes with products many times higher in price and I am extremely grateful to be able to own a 300b of this very high quality. If anyone is interested I can tell you honestly it's more than worth it. You will listen to your whole library all over again with this because it's that good. It brought my music to life.

Right out of the box, the R300 delivered the most mesmerizing sounds I’ve ever heard. And after only eight hours, it’s louder, clearer, and more holographic than all other single ended triode amps I’ve owned or heard. In my world, only SET amps can compete. My high end stereo hobby spans many decades and I don’t think I’ll be looking for another amp. The way this thing brings voices into the room is eerily realistic. 300B is no joke! While listening, I felt like a knight on a three dimensional chess board of musicians, as if I could walk amongst them. Finally, the sound is so magical, I get lost in it; making me forget any thought of the science and technology involved in its production. And at the end of the day, isn’t that what it’s all about? The R300 is a flawless jewel inside and out.

I bought this amp with high hopes, it sounded great after burn in but I was never able to get enough bass. It has a very pure, warm sound. I wasn’t in the mood to Jerry rig my sub into the system——but I thought very hard before returning it. After about 100 hours of burn in, I heard the most beautiful, open, warm and holographic sound that so many audiophiles speak of. My speakers are large ( circa 1985 but all rebuilt Klipsch Chorus 3 way horns). Horns are not too bright with the correct amplifier. People that say horns are too bright should try vintage gear or tubes. The 300B tubes made them sound fabulous with jazz, classic rock, country, newer rock really anything I played. I wanted to love it but in the end, my father’s vintage Marantz 22xx from 1977 was better as was my vintage Accuphase E202. Not midrange better but overall dynamics, warmth and depth better. The Marantz plays vinyl so well. The 300B was just too thin sounding—-totally lacking the depth of the beautiful string bass from Jazz that I really enjoy. (Mingus). If you are a purist who doesn’t need tone controls…you will love this. My ears and personal taste require full dimension and depth of sound. The chase of that perfect sound is part of it!

Due to the many positive reviews I purchased the 300-B. It wasn't until after a few months I noticed that when adjusting the volume that I heard a scratchy kind of sound coming from my speakers. I contacted Willsenton and after many frustrating back and forth due to language differences they asked me to send it to their warrantee repair facility in Wisconsin at my expense which came to $75. After receiving the amplifier back the same issue with the volume persisted. The sound doesn't seem to be affected, but it's still an annoying aspect to deal with. Not recommended. Update. I've decided to change my review to one star. I consider myself somewhat fortunate that I didn't pay more than I did for this amp, but I'm still out $1200 plus the cost of upgrading the tubes. The 300b is still functional but I've lost faith that it will function for the long run. It's best to spend more and know that the parts are not cheap and can stand the test of time. I have an Audio Research amp that has been going strong for the last ten years. Just my 2 cents, but steer clear of the Chinese tube amps, unless they are recommended by professionals who know what they're talking about.

Received the unit last Thursday. Have been using it four days now. Build quality is excellent, sounds better than expected.Anyone wanting to experience what 300B sounds like can find it here.Edit: the amp now has nearly 2000 hours on it. Have rolled in some very nice tubes and it sounds even better.