Line Magnetic owners...how quiet are they?

Ladok, I own the LM 211A. I've bought it from a fellow Audiogoner. I have been a longtime fan of SS, but wanted to get into tubes because I purchased Devore Gibbon 9's. The LM is remarkably quiet, and I'm thrilled of my decision to purchase one.

At first I was listening to Leben integrated, which I could easily afford, and to Shindo, which I didn't want to pay that steep of a price for, when I was told about LM and sold through the same distributor Tone Imports.

After doing some research, many comments I read were extremely positive, such as "the LM is a great solidly product," "A poor man's Shindo," etc. I had not heard the Shindo, but I did compare the LM and the Leben, and I preferred the LM "sound" which was fuller and richer to the slightly leaner sound of the Leben. BTW, the Leben's sounded great too, so don't misconstrue my comparison.

In fact I'm so happy with this unit, I may move up to the gold series myself. But before I do, I am planning on buying a quad of Genalex Lions for the amp portion of the LM. I hope this helps.

My 211IA is dead quite on 94db speakers, not a sound no tube rush nothing, even with my ear glued to the horn tweeter at full volume.

Excellent products IMO

"In fact I'm so happy with this unit, I may move up to the gold series myself. But before I do, I am planning on buying a quad of Genalex Lions for the amp portion of the LM. I hope this helps."

Agree with all the positive comments on the 211IA. I am very
happy mine. It is now driving 85DB-ish Spendors in a small den without issues. They do prefer Ultra linear over Triode.

Mrc: I assume you are talking about GL KT77's. I would double check with your dealer, but they should be ok. I an running SED Winged 34's, and Tungsol/Mullard New prod INPUT tubes. I have heard good things about the NEW Tungsol EL34's as well. Cheers -Don

Fjn04: I did check before purchasing the Genalex Gold Lions KT77's for the 211IA and they're a very good match with the LM. They replace the following type output tubes; EL34 and 6CA7.

I also agree with you regarding the Ultra Linear vs. the triode mode. I think the former just sounds "right" compared to the triode mode, which sounds a bit veiled.

Fjn04: I too heard good things about SED Winged 34's. Is it true though that SED factory closed? I read that on tubestore.com. I know they're still available, but is that true?