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Line Magnetic 219ai plus + LM512 or LM 523PA + LM512

I have amp LM-508ia for 4 years and I am most satisfy with him.
I would like to upgrade my amp and maybe speakers
I have Spendor A4 speakers 86db sensitivity so LM-508ia with 2X48W is good match to it.

I am evaluating two options:

Option 1 – LM-523PA + LM-512

Option 2 – LM-219ia plus and lather on LM-512 – In this option I think I will have to find speakers with 90db sensitivity.

Option 2 is more easier to accomplish (because of the starting price) but I am a little concern that it will not be much more better than the 508 that I have with excellent tubes it sound lovely.

I really appreciate to receive your opinion which option will be most suited for the long run?
Which kind of speakers you recommend along with your recommend option.

Thank you

Dany

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2psyop
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I have a LM audio 216ia and Tekton Double Impact SE speakers which are very sensitive. The combo is clear and can be loud. I didn't know if I would like a lowered powered tube amp and 4 ohm speakers... but I really do. I would try the lower powered LM audio amp and sensitive speakers that can be driven with a lower watt amp. Just my two cents...

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I had been happy with LM 508 for last 4 years.

 

Please note that I am using LM 508 to drive Main towers of Scaena 3.2 from 290 hz up using active crossover in above video.

 

I used to use LM 508 to drive Lanscne 4.1 or Altec A7.

 

I also consider upgrading to LM-523PA since latter use tube rectification with mono configuration for better focus.

 

If you do, please let me know your impression.

 

best

 

Thomas

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Do you have heard about Line magnetic 512 preamp? Do you know someone that has it?

It seems that there is a lot of line magnetic integrated amp owners but not of their preamps. why is it?

I read in some places that the pre in mode in lm508ai is not bypass the internal preamp. is it right?

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