New Line Magnetic Integrateds (and phono stage)

Definitely nice looking and likely high performing offerings, thanks for the info. Styling is a notable upgrade from the mod look and especially from the mad scientist laboratory look of some of their amps.
Unfortunately there are zilch dealers anywhere near the Chicago area and I have yet to hear one. I made some e-mails in hopes that LM can somehow make an appearance at this year's AXPONA, hoping this happens.
Their speakers have an off beat look to them, very eccentric- from early era theater horns to neo-distressed DIY but I bet they sound great with tube amps.

 

In Living Stereo posted a photo on Instagram about a Line Magnetic Mini 84 headphone amp. Any price info on this one?

Inlivingstereonyc on Instagram: “The new Line Magnetic Mini 84 headphone amplifier at The Headphone Annex. So cool!!! #inlivingstereonyc #theheadphoneannex #toneimports…”

LM-MINI-84IA Headphone amplifier - Push Pull EL84 - 2x3W

 

Yep...that's new as well (forgot to post about it yesterday). It's $995.

 

Sent you a quick PM about this.

 

Sound like a poor mans Audio note / kondo /Leben lush & liquid sounding

 

I'd buy that based on looks alone. Looks so nice BUT it's too much for me.

 

I wonder how much the new CD player is. It looks awesome too but probably more than I can afford as well.

 

I have been waiting to buy a DAC to go with my Line Magnetic 216IA Tube Integrated. At this time that's the last piece of gear I need. Come on LM!

 

I was going to type "never buy blind, try a few amps in your room with your speakers, then decide"... but then it dawned on me. I did actually buy a LM211ia blind myself. And it worked out great, for me, in my system.

Describing sound is complicated, I'll try anyway:
-Good balance between Lush vs. True to the source
-Good resolution in the highs
-A hint of tube magic in the mids
-Pleasant bass

Btw above is based on the sound in Triode mode through Tannoy Turnberry speakers.

 

The LP33 phono stages just arrived! Hope to unbox one shortly and post a few pics on here.

 

Thanks again for doing this for all us lusty audiophiles.

 

No problem! Looking forward to seeing it myself!

 

On the 34ia, would it be possible to move to a kt77 for more bass extension? Or would it be better to use el34’s with more bass extension?

Sorry I’m learning

 

I believe EL34s are praised for their sweet midrange, not their deep deep bass.

 

Any details on the specs for the phono stage?

 

Noob question on the 40W models.

Would these have enough power to drive an EPOS K1 (85db efficiency) to moderate levels or I need to get a more efficient bookshelf?

Also, how hot do these 40W models get? I would like to replace a Rega Elex-R with a tube integrated, but the space on my rack is limited and I want to be able to listen during summer!

 

I have the LM211IA and easily drive ATC SCM11V2 speakers that are 85 dB. That’s 15 watts in triode mode. Ultralinear is even better.

 

I'll try and post these up tomorrow (hoping that they are printed in the owner's manual).

 

Sorry guys....ran out of time to get one unboxed today. I'll have time first thing in the morning however, and will put up pics and specs then.

 

Just had a few minutes to unbox one of the LP33's.....very impressive. Build quality is fantastic (they even have little plastic washers on the screws holding the chassis plate on to prevent marking the side of the chassis when screwed down).

Stock tubes in this unit are JJ instead of the lower end tubes seen in some of the other LM units.

 

I'm uncomfortably excited at the moment. Keep 'em coming!

 

Nice feet on the bottom of both units....

 

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