Reviews

SoundArtist PRE-1 Pre-amplifier PRO: Very good build quality. Bass is strong, full and fat, and goes deep. Competes with many much more expensive preamps, a true bargain at the selling price. Very quiet background. According to SoundArtist "The design of the amplifier circuit was inspired by Marantz 7, and the design of the Cathode Following Output Circuit was inspired by Shigeru Wada". Historically, the Marantz Model 7 was a breakthrough in preamplifier design at its introduction in 1958. In production for more than 12 years, the Model 7 was the most popular preamplifier of its time, with sales of more than 130,000 units—a staggering number considering its price of $385 ($4023 in 2023 dollars). CON: The preamp feet are mediocre, I replaced them with proper silicone feet. Needs at least a 45 minute warm- up while playing music. Needs at least 100 hours of break-in, where the sound varies from sublime to unbearable. Soundstage not as spacious as better rivals, but not at this price. Very revealing of poor recordings. The remote control for volume increases and decreases volume in quite large increments.

I’ve always wanted an LS3/5A speaker set. Now it’s easily affordable thanks to these Sound Artist speakers. I just got them, they look fantastic, sound great so far. Packaging was very secure, I’ve never been shipped speakers that were protected as well as these. Also, they got to me super fast. I’d eventually like to upgrade to Harbeth, but until then, these are perfect. Then again, maybe this is the end game system I’ve been looking for. Good sounding audio is hardly every a bargain, but this seems to be the exception.

This Amplifier is sensational, I slipped in a pair of Tung-sol 6SL7GT tubes in the pre-amp stage and wow, what a beauty!!!!

After recently watching an excellent Youtube video by Steve Huff. In this video, he paired his Klipsch Heresy IVs to your now famed R8 Tube Amp, and that he was simply awestruck by the combination. It was his very words in that video that prompted me to purchase the R8 a set of Heresy IV's. It's been a truly exquisite experience right out of the boxes. I cannot speak highly enough of China Hifi's R8 creation and Steve Huff's video, both of which are deserving of a rating higher than Five Stars. On a final note, I received my product here in Australia and can personally attest that the product arrived here professionally packed, was unscathed and in perfect working order. Best to China Hifi and Steve Huff.

best sub cable on market simply, thanks Copper Colour

super apparence, fit number 1, quality.

Top cable, advance technologie,super look and performance, i`m buy again.

Well built and great value. The Wilsenton R8 Integrated amplifier defied my expectations. The amp sounds dynamic, lively and has a touch of warmth to the music.

wow, super quality, super fast shipping, professionnel store, im buy my dream cables. Copper colour i love it--BIG 5 stars. Thanks- Jean

A very engaging little speaker, that has you constantly tapping your foot. Every new speaker needs time to break in and sound its best, the Sound Artist is no exception. The first record I listened to it sounded really bad and I poured myself a big glass of whisky to listen to Diana Krall's Quiet Nights. The next day I listened to more LP's and sometimes got the impression "something was happening". Up to now I listened to 6 LP's and I can already hear a big improvement, the sound is really improving, it paints a big picture, especially if the LP was properly recorded. It is very engaging and makes you want to listen to another LP and yet another, without listening fatigue. In my opinion this speaker is a very good deal, in fact if you are looking at this website, you owe it to yourself to buy it, it is that good. Background on my equipment, heavily modified Lenco L78 turntable weighing 35 kgs, Origin Live Zephyr tonearm, Hana ML cartridge, Goldnote PH10 Phono Stage, MM Audio preamp, Hypex NCore 400 mono blocks, Sound Artist LS3/5A on B&W STAV24S2 stands.