Ha, yeah... always expensive over there.
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@mesch If you haven't already, you might find this thread useful: https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/what-are-some-of-the-top-845-amplifiers-you-have-heard.31294/ |
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. |
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. |
Audion (U.K. / France) is imported by True Audiophile out of Oregon. I believe they also provide the service, but check to be sure. https://trueaudiophile.com/audion-black-shadow-2-mkii-845-hard-wired-mono-blocks/ http://tubeamps.co.uk/ |
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. |
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 |