I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?

Hmmm!!! First time poster bashing a product. Credence??? I don’t think so.

Not sure what Line Magnetic amps you've listened to but I fully expeecty it wasn't a 518IA, a 219IA or a 508IA. If it was you have totally different listening experiences than me and a number of others

@lalitk 

Good points. I prefer vintage gear. I think manufacturers were more honest about their goals in the past. 

My budget is $10,000 at most, for something really spectacular. But realistically, more in the 6k ballpark. 

@soundwatts 

yes, that is a good looking machine. Can you run it on KT88s? Or do you have to use KT120s?

I don’t like KT120 as much, because they lack the historical pedigree of KT88s. 

@facten 

I auditioned the LM216. It is a really good looking machine, but the sound quality was disappointing. There was even mains hum?! Also, I heard ringing. 

As as regards the LM518, I remember reading a less than stellar review in the Stereophile magazine. JA found the amplifier to be noisy. While the rest of the review was passable, I have a strong preference for very quiet amplifiers.