Muzishare X7 vs Wilsenton R8: Testing and Objective Review

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• BR

  @brankocernik8384 · 3 years ago

  You are a breath of fresh air Skunkie , you are honest and to the point , thank you 😀

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• ST

  @StingRay2458 · 3 years ago (edited)

  There is nothing that would give me more pleasure, than for me to see you critically analyzing a Galion tube amplifier which is bein sold &nbsp;by Thomas and Stereo. From what i understand, they are being built by Doge, and though Thomas is by no means an engineer, he is foremost in the voicing of the amplifiers.<br><br>So let us not be judgemental of all the reviewers that gave the Wilsenton amplifiers rave reviews. Because after all, they are only capable to judge using their ears, and you, with your technical skills for electronics. <br><br>It is so fantastic to have this other assignment of these amplifiers. Who could ask for anything more. Skunkie, you are a great asset to the HiFi community! Please don&apos;t stop doing what you&apos;re doing. I wish i could afford to buy a gallion amplifier and send it to you to be assessed. I am sure it would do wonders for your channel and i hope guys like Thomas and Jay are watching your channel. I am sure it would be an eye opener for them. Or maybe, just maybe, Jay would be so quick to call you an imposter, as that&apos;s his favorite line.

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• PE

  @peterlundskow4061 · 3 years ago

  I totally agree, shows the difference in two Chifi amplifiers. Thanks again in continuing your honest and instructive videos.

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• RO

  @rosswarren436 · 3 years ago (edited)

  Was close to buying an R8 after all the glowing reviews on YouTube but never did. Kept hating that if you bought it through Amazon so you could buy a 3rd party extended warranty, you could not upgrade to the PSVANE tubes but had to get it with the stock tubes then buy the &quot;upgrade&quot; tubes separately. &nbsp;After seeing your review and comparison videos I&apos;m glad I haven&apos;t bought one yet. &nbsp;The Muzishare X7 looks to be the &quot;one&quot;. &nbsp;Just add about $400 in new tubes and be happy. This is also making me take a longer look at American made Black Ice Audio&apos;s offerings. Yes, more expensive for sure, but the old addage about &quot;getting what you pay for...&quot; generally applies. Thank you for your great videos.

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• HA

  @Halfie · 3 years ago

  I rarely comment on videos, but your entire series on the Muzishare has been beyond fantastic and really pushed me over the edge on this amp. Also: FINALLY someone commenting honestly on the phono stage! Time to build me an EAR834 instead!

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• JA

  @jamesparrish2928 · 3 years ago

  Great video Skunkie! &nbsp;Really appreciate your work on this series of mods/repairs. &nbsp;👍

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• AL

  @allears1236 · 3 years ago

  Great Review Skunkie! I wondered if the R8 was a superior amp to my X7 in sound and build quality. The X7 looks and sounds great! I have owned mine for 3 and 1/2 years without a problem. I will try the tubes that you suggested. Thanks for your work and reviews.

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• BO

  @boborman5537 · 3 years ago

  I was in china a few years ago and looked at both amps, i ended up getting the muzishare, yes i changed all the tubes and i love it.

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• UD

  @udinbata · 1 year ago

  Wow...I actually been looking around on a R8 ! ...until I found this video!... Thank you !

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• VI

  @vicl8653 · 3 years ago

  Thank you so much for your suggestions on tubes that might suit this X7. Your recommendation comes across as genuine, knowledgeable, and without payola. Had this amp for 2 years and have been waiting for this video forever! Much appreciated!

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• MR

  @MrRonnmaui · 2 years ago

  Great content! &nbsp;On the fence for tube amp, but I like your summary and choice of the X7. Got to love &nbsp;VU meters+glowing tubes.

• GI

  @gianlucavessio3562 · 2 years ago

  I love the dog behind you at the beginning of the video! Got this tube amp from many years and I known from the beginning that it would have been the greatest bang for the buck for a very long time..... Nowadays it still remains one of the best choices in hifi that I have done. Very good amplifier, great Chinese brand! Great video as always 🙋🏻👏

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