Willsenton R8 Integrated Tube Amplifier

Official Australian Stock – Exclusive Authorised Reseller – Local Warranty & Support – 240V AU Version

Audiophile Store is proud to be the only authorised Australian reseller of Willsenton products, with exclusive permission to sell official 240V Australian versions. Each unit is backed by a full local warranty and ongoing Australian support.

Product Overview

The legendary Willsenton R8 needs no introduction — its performance and global reputation speak for themselves. This hand-built, point-to-point wired integrated tube amplifier delivers exceptional musicality, warmth, and dynamics, with flexibility for tube rolling and customisation. Ships within 5–10 business days.

• Fully hand-made with point-to-point manual wiring

• Custom-developed square power transformer

• High-quality wide-band EI output transformers

• Preamp filtering via 6SN7 tube

• Voltage amplification and driver stages use 6SL7 + 6SN7

• Power stage: 4 × EL34 tubes, Class AB Push-Pull

• Triode / Ultra-linear switchable modes for tonal flexibility

• External BIAS meter for easy tube monitoring and adjustment

• Tube selector switch for EL34 / KT88 compatibility

• Full-feature IR remote control

• Thick silver-plated signal wires

• Switchable pure power amp input mode

• Soft-start / power-on mute function to protect tubes

• Premium ALPS motorised potentiometer

• Detachable tube cage included

Modifications & Upgrade Packages (Optional)

Contact us for pricing and further details. All options are customisable and professionally installed by our experienced technicians for optimal sound and reliability.

• Option 1: Tube upgrade + ClarityCap coupling caps

• Option 2: Tube upgrade + Mundorf Supreme coupling caps + Takman signal path resistors + Power tube mod (Skunky Designs approved)

• Option 3: Tube upgrade + Audio Note signal path resistors + Mundorf Silver/Gold Oil coupling caps + choice of OCC copper or pure silver signal path wiring + additional internal tuning

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 10Hz – 40kHz (±0.5dB)

• THD: 1% @ 1kHz

• SNR: 91dB

• Input Sensitivity: 380mV (Integrated) / 820mV (Power Amp)

• Input Impedance: 100kΩ

• Output Impedance: 4Ω / 8Ω

Rated Output Power:
  25W + 25W (Triode, EL34 / KT88 / 6550EH)
  45W + 45W (Ultra-linear, KT88 / 6550EH)
  40W + 40W (Ultra-linear, EL34)

Tube Complement:
  6SN7 × 3, 6SL7 × 2, EL34 × 4

• Voltage: 240V AU

• Power Consumption: 280W

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 400 × 200 × 390 mm

• Net Weight: 26kg | Gross Weight: 30kg

• Operating Temp: 0°C to 40°C | Humidity: 20%–80%

• Storage Temp: -20°C to 70°C | Humidity: 20%–90%

🇦🇺 Australian CE & Safety Compliant – Official 240V Version Only Available Through Us
For passionate tube amp lovers and serious audiophiles, the Willsenton R8 is a rare blend of musicality, power, and build quality — an absolute standout in its class.