Line Magnetic LM 216 Specifications:
Power output: 22W+22W (Triode Mode)
: 38W+38W (Ultralinear Mode)
Frequency response: 10Hz～50kHz（-1.5dB）
THD: 1%（1kHz）
S/N Ratio: 87dB
Input Sensitivity: 220mV
Input Impedance: 100kΩ
Output Impedance: 4Ω，8Ω,
Dynamic Range: 1220dB
Dimension: 376 x 345 x 192mm
Tube Complement: 12AX7×2, 12BH7×2, KT88×4
Net Weight: 19.6kg
Power Consumption: 230W
Hi. I have the 216ia. Would the series 600 of B&W do well with this amp? My amp presently drives a Classic AR92. Bass is a bit heavy and muddy. Highs are ok but not airy. AR is rated at 87db sensitivity. The B&W 685 S2 I was able to listen to with a Rotel. It was very detailed, airy, and imaging top notch. Your inputs please. Ty
Hi sir please PM best price of Line Magnetic LM 219IA Pure Class A.
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Thanks sir Superman for the Inputs! ;)
Yes sir mayong_md your set bias point is the standard bias point. It can also be on the 1st or on the 3rd depending on your preference just make sure that all tubes (v1-4) are on the same bias point. Also take note sir if you put the bias point before the 1st dot, pangit po tunog or if you put the bias point after the 3rd dot mas maganda po tunog pero mas mabilis po mauubos ung life ng tube.
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Setting it to where it sounds best, mas maaga maubos ang life span ng tube right? Mga gaano katagal?
it depends din sir kung gaano kadalas gamitin ung amp. :)
Ganun ba kabilis mapundi ang tubes?
As long as you take care of them properly and do not abuse their power limits, they'll last years naman.
Mauuna ka pang magpalit ulit ng gears or nakapagtube-rolling ka na niyan :)
Ganun ba kabilis mapundi ang tubes?
As long as you take care of them properly and do not abuse their power limits, they'll last years naman.
Mauuna ka pang magpalit ulit ng gears or nakapagtube-rolling ka na niyan :)
Do you have idea on bulb life in hours if set to best sound settings?
Thank you sir Tony. So with my amp, Do I have an AB? I'm sure this isn't an A., coz these are expensive and LM 518 and 219 ata ang A's. Thank you.
Sir Tony, power monitor like kill-a-watt or the like? Thank you.
bulb life is given on tube datasheets by the manufacturer of the tube, you can search for it in the net...
Thanks sir Superman for the Inputs! ;)
Yes sir mayong_md your set bias point is the standard bias point. It can also be on the 1st or on the 3rd depending on your preference just make sure that all tubes (v1-4) are on the same bias point. Also take note sir if you put the bias point before the 1st dot, pangit po tunog or if you put the bias point after the 3rd dot mas maganda po tunog pero mas mabilis po mauubos ung life ng tube.
Thanks!
Hi sir Tony, i understand but what Kit_katz is saying, changing the bias to where the Amp will sound best will lower bulb life faster than normal. So which means hindi masusunod yung life given by the manufacturers data sheet? Of course we all wanted our gear to sound at its best thats why if i maximized it and made the changes so it sounds best, ilang % ang mawawala sa given tube life ng manufaturer. Sorry but i'm a newbie at tubes... ;)
Eto sir sabi nya sa ilalim..
i see no conflict there....kit_katz said it from a layman's point of view,
my post are technical.....true that most of the time great sound and tube life
are in opposition to each other, so it is up to you to choose....
with new production tubes, this should never be a problem since tubes will
always be available anyway...the object then becomes setting the lower
bias setting that still give you very good sound..
I've read through two pages of this topic and haven't seen a single price for any of the items marketed here. :p
yes, prices are not normally discussed in the technical threads....
Sir Cyberdraven,
Actually, we haven't tried both Cayin and LM on all speakers so what I will share are generalized characteristics of both.
CAYIN - is often sweeter sounding and matches speakers that are on the "brighter" side as it can successfully tame its highs. The entry levels of Cayin are more laid back and sounds excellent on vocals. From our experience, Cayin matches B&W, Revel, Sonus, Aurum Cantus and Deuvel quite well.
LM - has more power and command for the same wattage rating. These matches difficult to drive speakers well. LM does very well if you like orchestra and fast music as it delivers speed and extended bass. So far we have seen LM match well with (higher end) Xavian, Dynaudio, Thiel, its single ended does really really well with DeVore speakers.
Then again, music is really very personal. What we have are two very different sounding tube amps. We carry both because each caters to a specific market and musical preference. There is really NO best amp just like there is no best tube. For instance, I happen to prefer EL84 tubes more than EL34 even if the latter gives more wattage. But thats just me and I know that EL34 has its set of fans as well.
The best judge will be yourself. Feel free to visit us and we can set up some comparisons for you.
The LM 518ia is described as powerful and able to handle a quite wide range of speakers, delivering the richest and most natural dynamics in the highest resolution over a wide frequency range with no gaps or signs of sonic harshness, perfectly linear, fine, cultured, soft and smooth like silk.
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