Line Magnetic quality

I had a 518ia for about a year and a half, recently sold it. Build quality is excellent and so are the sonics. I wouldn't hesitate to own one again.

Oz

@ozzy62 

Mind me asking, why did you sell it?

I have a 216 integrated from LM Audio that I bought after auditioning with a local audio dealer. I listened to it for a long time after I had listened to Leben, AR, Primuluna and Rogue amps. I was impressed and my dealer assured me the company will stand by their stuff. I enjoyed it for three years and a transformer went out. True to their word, LM Audio replaced the part, while my dealer gave me a loaner. I play the amp and enjoy it very much. I don’t think all Chinese audio is of poor quality. After all, many American, European and Japanese hi-fi companies manufacture parts and whole components in China or Taiwan.
LM Audio has begun by the influence of Western Electric of the old days in American audio. I think that is why their products sound so good. They also make some esoteric and fantastic speakers. If you like the old tonal sound of tubes and a sweet midrange LM Audio will deliver. IMHO.

Check out the reviews:

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/line-magnetic-219ia-integrated-tube-amp-review-300b-and-845-tube-magic...

https://www.dagogo.com/line-magnetic-219ia-integrated-amplifier-review/

Which is why I bought it... great amp!

The LM 518ia is also a great amp - see it’s reviews also.

But... only buy them from a US dealer / distributor, or from an owner who has.  

See the reviews of the great LM 518ia also:

https://www.stereophile.com/content/line-magnetic-audio-lm-518ia-integrated-amplifier

http://wallofsound.ca/audioreviews/line-magnetic-518ia-integrated-amplifier/

And here’s a dealer in Austin:

http://www.whetstoneaudio.com/product/line-magnetic-518ia-integrated-vacuum-tube-amplifier/