Line Magnetic owners...how quiet are they?

"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?

The Emotiva CMX-2 will eliminate hum. Or simply changing the stock rectifier to a new production Mullard and changing the stock 12ax7s to Psvane Treasure Series mk2. Doing these things, I eliminated all hum.

I own the Line Magnetic 518IA and it is near silent. I've read about buzz but I've not experienced it.