Line Magnetic 518ia

Probably the best bargain in audio I have experienced in 30+ years. I am only selling because I upgraded to the Line Magnetic 845 Premium. Stereophile class A as an integrated and in my opinion a much better power amp when used with a preamp. Would prefer a local sale. I am the second owner, its in excellent condition and will drive all but the most difficult speakers. I have some various NOS tubes that improve the performance that I will sell at a discount to the buyer.

Reviews:

Category A recommended by Stereophile 

Conclusions from Herb Reichert | Sep 25, 2015
(Herb wrote this on the 518 after buying it for himself to use as a reference to compare to other amps)

Most high-end audio components can be easily divided into categories of Good, Better, and Best. But there is a difficult group of audio things that fall into a different category, somewhere between Better and Best: the Really Good. And sometimes, a Really Good component can be better than the Best—when it matches up with your tastes.

The Line Magnetic LM-518IA is that sort of product. I'd been using it almost mindlessly as my reference integrated simply because it was here and it always sounded better than whatever I was reviewing. But now, under full review-level scrutiny, I at last recognized the LM-518IA's complete array of virtues. It is musically alive and vigorous. It moves forward like a caffeinated child chasing a scared cat. It is strong. It has easily driven every speaker I have tried with it. It plays music with rare charm and sensitivity. Its beguiling light illuminates one of the most detailed soundstages I have ever heard as a reviewer. It is reliable: I have used and abused this 77-lb machine for more than a year and, more than any other amp I have reviewed, it seems indestructible. Most important, the LM-518IA plays like an amp costing many times $4450.