Integrated amplifiers — Line Magnetic LM-84IA

The LM-84IA is a compact tube integrated amplifier from Line Magnetic, built into a genuinely manageable chassis with modest output power. The LM-84IA brings Line Magnetic's tube-informed engineering to an accessible, more compact integrated format.

Key specs that matter

One single-ended input plus a dedicated CD input are provided. Input sensitivity is 250mV, with input impedance at 100k ohms single-ended. Output power is 12W per channel, a genuinely modest figure suited to efficient loudspeaker pairings. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 30,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 87dB. At a genuinely compact 360 x 290 x 160mm and 13.75kg, the LM-84IA maintains one of the smallest footprints within Line Magnetic's tube integrated amplifier catalogue.

Sound and use context

Expect the rich, harmonically engaging tonal character Line Magnetic's tube-based engineering philosophy is broadly known for, with the modest 12W output calling for genuinely efficient loudspeakers to reach satisfying volumes.

Pairing

The modest 12W output pairs best with genuinely efficient, high-sensitivity loudspeakers, such as Line Magnetic's own horn-loaded speaker catalogue.

Alternatives

Line Magnetic's broader tube-integrated catalogue offers alternatives with greater output for buyers wanting more power than this genuinely compact LM-84IA provides. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.