Line Magnetic 518IA Single Ended Triode Vacuum Tube 2018 Black or Gold Anodize, 845/300b/12AX7 Tubes

LM-518IA
by Line magnetic

In 2005, two brothers established the Line Magnetic Audio Co. Ltd., to manufacture—in their own factory in Zhuhai, in China's Guangdong Province—distinct ranges of CD players, DACs, amplifiers, and loudspeakers. They were motivated by the excellent sound and build qualities and elegant appearance of vintage Western Electric movie theater electronics and loudspeakers.

The elder brother, Zheng Cai, is in charge of Line Magnetic's Classic models, which include high-quality reproductions of such vintage Western Electric gear as the renowned 91A and 86A 300B amplifiers, as well as other WE-inspired inventions of Cai's own design. His younger brother, Zheng Xi, is in charge of a team that creates Line Magnetic's Silver and Gold lines of more affordable audiophile products, including the LM-518IA ($4450), a single-ended-triode, line-level integrated amplifier, based on the 845 triode tube. The LM-518IA has been at the heart of my reference system for more than a year.

Specifications

*** 240 volts supplied with a premium external step-up transformer to use for 120v U.S ( valued at $400) does not effect with sound performance and works flawlessly with a 120v outlet.
***1 yr parts and labor warranty from Line Magnetic.

Power output

2 x 22W RMS Class A

Frequency Response

20 Hz - 31 kHz, -1.5db

Input sensitivity

330mV (as integrated amplifier),
1000mV (as stereo power amplifier)

Input impedance

100Kohms

Output load impedance

4ohms, 8ohms, 16ohms selectable

THD+N

≤ 1 %/ 1Khz

S/N ratio:

≥ 87 db

Power Consumption

400W

Comes with Wireless Remote and Cage