R8 vs Jolida (Shanghai) JD-502A
The JD-502A's power @ 8ω is 85W against the R8's 45W, its signal-to-noise 85 dB against 91 dB, and its output impedance 8Ω against 4Ω. Both share thd (1.000%).
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The Willsenton R8 is a vacuum tube integrated amplifier in the R8 Series. It uses a push-pull Class AB design and supports switchable triode and ultra-linear operation. The amplifier is offered with KT88 power tubes and is also compatible with EL34 and 6550EH output tubes, with user-adjustable bias and a headphone output. It is designed for stereo hi-fi playback and includes selectable output impedance taps for 4 ohms and 8 ohms speakers.
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The JD-502A's power @ 8ω is 85W against the R8's 45W, its signal-to-noise 85 dB against 91 dB, and its output impedance 8Ω against 4Ω. Both share thd (1.000%).
The STP-80's power @ 8ω is 35W against the R8's 45W, its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 91 dB, and its power @ 4ω 35W against 45W. Both share thd (1.000%).
The JD-202BRC's power @ 8ω is 60W against the R8's 45W, its signal-to-noise 85 dB against 91 dB, and its output impedance 8Ω against 4Ω. Both share thd (1.000%).
The X7's signal-to-noise is 92 dB against the R8's 91 dB. Both share power @ 8ω (45W), power @ 4ω (45W), and thd (1.000%).
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