I've had a Line Magnetic 518IA 845 SET , which is now called 845IA, for 5 years no operating issues whatsoever. If you haven't already, you might reach out to US importer Jonathan Halpern - Tone Imports to ask if there is US based tech support ; I don't recall if there is. His email is
shindo.usa@mac.com
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Art Audio is a UK based company that does 845 SETs and they have three approved service centers in the US. One in CT, MI and CA for regional convenience. That being said, I am 100% certain Line Magnetic has an approved service center in the US. I don't know who it is, but it is not possible that they don't have one.
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Thanks all for the quick response. I will check out these products and call Tone Imports. |
Cary 805 mono block amps can use either an 845 or 211 tube. |
I dont think that Kara (DeHavilland) is still active in this market. Perhaps I am wrong but I think this is worth mentioning.
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i remember my cary 805’s... massive, lovely amps with such a warm luscious sound! couldn’t drive my proacs at the time on more dynamic music in a large listening room at the time, was sorry to see them go |
Coincident Technology makes a limited edition 845 amplifier. They’re a Toronto company. I think very highly of their Frankenstein momblocks, which are 300B. Those guys know their tubes. |
From the reviews I read, it sounds almost as good as an Audio Research 6550 amp. They are made in the USA I think...
Cheers! |
Are you looking for an amp or integrated amp? Cary Audio makes an 845 based amp -- https://www.caryaudio.com/products/cad-805rs/And Line Magnetic makes both 845 integrateds (845ia and 845Premium), and amps (503PA and 513PA). I'm a dealer for both lines. And we generally do not see issues with Line Magnetic. But if you do, there's a service facility for everything that Tone Imports brings in here in the US for repair. |
Thanks all. I should mention that my budget does not exceed $5000.
@goldprintaudio thanks for chiming in. I had you on my list as a dealer to call regarding my questions concerning LM amplifiers. I will do so.
At the moment I am in a quandary as to going to an integrated vs. looking for a tube amplifier to rotate with a SS amplifier using my Aric Audio tube preamp.
From my observations the Tone Import web site doesn't supply much info regarding LM. I had planned on calling them to find out more regarding the service facility they use. |
Feel free to send me a PM on here or email and we can chat about who does the service work/etc. |
@goldprintaudio Done. Thanks! |
The 845 Turbo made by Coincident Technology was discontinued several years ago.
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Alexus Audio made in Brooklyn NY |
Thanks jdal, I will look into Alexus. |
Alexus Audio made in Brooklyn NY |
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@cal3713 Thanks for the thread. Just now followed it. Most of the 845s mentioned are above my budget. Need to pay off my house first. |
Ha, yeah... always expensive over there. |