Author Topic: Introducing Line Magnetic Audio . . . . . (Read 15071 times)

carlos888 · « **on:** Nov 30, 2013 at 12:10 AM »

"Line Magnetic Audio is a highly respected Chinese audio company. It’s not your typical “China Come Lately HiFi Company.” They have a well known history for repairing and restoring classic Western Electric gear. The fact that the owner of LMA is an ardent collector of historical audio components is part of the reason these replicas are so faithful to the original; the attention to detail is stunning. They produce amazing reproductions of Western Electric’s electronics, horns and speakers; some of the latter have been adapted like these to use field coils." -- from another website

Each line magnetic ampflier are made with high quality audio grade components namely:

EI power and output transformers
Japanese ALPS volume potentiometer
German N-Cap coupling capacitors
RealCap capacitors
Individually handmade using finest point to point wiring
Soft start function w/ 30 seconds time-delay circuit
Easy tube biasing using built in meter
All in hammertone finish (gold series have gold faceplate, hammertone casework)

Classic series

LM 216IA -- KT88

LM 211IA -- EL34

LM 218 mini -- EL84

LM 215CD

Gold series

LM 518IA -- 845

LM 501IA -- KT-120

LM 502CA -- DAC

meat_eater · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 30, 2013 at 12:22 AM »

The chinese have been suffering from the "bad quality" stigma, well probably because of some products that were indeed known to have prematurely failed due to bad QC or bad design.

However, the things that are coming from the east lately are in my opinion, better than those that did 5 or 10 years ago. I myself own a chinese made Tube amp, and very much happy with it.

These things IMHO, deserve a good listen, and if you have the cash to boot, maybe try at home

Thanks for bringing in those things here in Pinas.

Cheers

nbc · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 30, 2013 at 12:23 AM »

Caloy,

Does the LM218 mini come with a remote? How much?

thanks,

nbc

Superman · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 30, 2013 at 12:39 AM »

Congrats Loy!

esr101 · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 30, 2013 at 12:52 AM »

Can you pm me pricelist?

pelikulas · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 01, 2013 at 08:56 AM »

Sir pa PM naman po ng prices. thanks in advance

ilongranger · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 01, 2013 at 10:48 AM »

Ganda nito. Heard the kt88 Airy fast and airy tumunog. Am sure this will be flying

nods · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 01, 2013 at 06:18 PM »

Hi! Pa pm rin ng pricelist. Thanks!

buzzliteyear · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 02, 2013 at 06:38 PM »

Heard the LM 211IA -- EL34 kanina.....approved

Merry Christmas caloy

ldrtrading · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 08, 2013 at 02:31 AM »

Quote from: carlos888 on Nov 30, 2013 at 12:10 AM

"Line Magnetic Audio is a highly respected Chinese audio company. It’s not your typical “China Come Lately HiFi Company.” They have a well known history for repairing and restoring classic Western Electric gear. The fact that the owner of LMA is an ardent collector of historical audio components is part of the reason these replicas are so faithful to the original; the attention to detail is stunning. They produce amazing reproductions of Western Electric’s electronics, horns and speakers; some of the latter have been adapted like these to use field coils." -- from another website

Each line magnetic ampflier are made with high quality audio grade components namely:

EI power and output transformers
Japanese ALPS volume potentiometer
German N-Cap coupling capacitors
RealCap capacitors
Individually handmade using finest point to point wiring
Soft start function w/ 30 seconds time-delay circuit
Easy tube biasing using built in meter
All in hammertone finish (gold series have gold faceplate, hammertone casework)

Classic series

LM 216IA -- KT88

LM 211IA -- EL34

LM 218 mini -- EL84

LM 215CD

Gold series

LM 518IA -- 845

LM 501IA -- KT-120

LM 502CA -- DAC

sir pa pm ng price ng mga amps tia

luis · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 12, 2013 at 06:38 PM »

kindly PM price for gold face amps. TIA.

meat_eater · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 12, 2013 at 07:08 PM »

Sir how much po yung LM 215CD?

Thanks

carlos888 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 13, 2013 at 12:18 AM »

For everyone's reference. Below are the SRP's

LIne Magnetic SRP

Classic series
LM-216ia -- 55k
LM-211ia -- 47k
LM-218 mini -- 19.5k
LM-215CDP -- 45k

Gold Series
DAC -- 55k
LM-515CDP--90k
LM-518ia -- 145k
LM-501ia -- 155k

You can visit our dealers for applicable discounts and audition namely:

Listening in Style
Watt Hifi
Spectra Audio-Video
Toys for the Audio Boys

Thank you!

**price increase as of April 2014

carlos888 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 04, 2014 at 03:46 PM »

Some reviews and discussions of LM amps

LM216ia(kt88)

http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/my-new-line-magnetic-216ia-integrated-tube-amp.294773/

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=104440.0

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=430570

LM211ia(el34)

http://www.witchdoctor.co.nz/index.php/2013/02/line-magnetic-audio-lm-211ia-el34-integrated-valve-amplifier-review/

http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/audio-research-vsi60-and-leben-cs600-integrated-tube-amp-comparisons.293547/

http://www.hifivision.com/my-audio-video-setup/37891-line-magnetic-set-up-lured-me-3.html

carlos888 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 04, 2014 at 03:51 PM »

Available at

Watt HiFi
Toys for the Audio Boys
Spectra

And soon on 3 more stores in the metro. . . . .

carlos888 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 06, 2014 at 10:49 PM »

Line Magnetic Audio is now available at HiFi Lounge in Alabang.

carlos888 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 10, 2014 at 10:28 PM »

Line Magnetic 501ia paired with a Harbeth HL5

http://www.whetstoneaudio.com/?p=6956

carlos888 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 10, 2014 at 10:32 PM »

Devore speakers is now playing sweet music with Line Magnetic at Wholesound in Bonifacio High Street.

carlos888 · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 08, 2014 at 01:30 AM »

A line magnetic review on a photography website.

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/line-magnetic-219ia-integrated-tube-amp-review-300b-and-845-tube-magic/

Superman · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 16, 2014 at 06:37 PM »

Family Portrait

Superman · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 16, 2014 at 06:38 PM »

carlos888 · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 18, 2014 at 10:15 AM »

Gwapo!

carlos888 · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 18, 2014 at 10:19 AM »

Quote from: carlos888 on Dec 13, 2013 at 12:18 AM

For everyone's reference. Below are the SRP's

LIne Magnetic SRP

Classic series
LM-216ia -- 55k
LM-211ia -- 48k
LM-218 mini -- 19.5k
LM-215CDP -- 48k

Gold Series
DAC -- 55k
LM-515CDP--90k
LM-518ia -- 145k
LM-501ia -- 155k

You can visit our dealers for applicable discounts and audition namely:

Listening in Style
Wholesound
Hyperaudio
Stereofiles
Toys for the Audio Boys

Thank you!

**price increase as of April 2014

Own7 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2014 at 05:22 PM »

Got my brand new lm 518ia from whole sound yesterday. Wow.....no, super wow!

This is paired to my golden ear triton 7 and all I can say is this is the best amp I have

Heard so far, no kidding!

Thanks to both wholesound and the distributor.

Superman · « **Reply #24 on:** May 13, 2014 at 05:26 PM »

Quote from: Own7 on May 13, 2014 at 05:22 PM

Got my brand new lm 518ia from whole sound yesterday. Wow.....no, super wow!

This is paired to my golden ear triton 7 and all I can say is this is the best amp I have

Heard so far, no kidding!

Thanks to both wholesound and the distributor.

Congratulations!

Own7 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 13, 2014 at 05:44 PM »

Quote from: Superman on May 13, 2014 at 05:26 PM

Congratulations!

Thanks bro!

carlos888 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 15, 2014 at 12:57 AM »

Enjoy the amp sir! Happy listening!

ANC87 · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 08, 2017 at 02:43 PM »

Hi sir,

Can the LM 216ia be used as a power amp? Thanks in advance.

MrDeckard · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 08, 2017 at 06:17 PM »

Where can the Lm 216 ia be auditioned sir.

MrDeckard · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 08, 2017 at 06:18 PM »

Where can the Lm 216 ia be auditioned sir.