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Headphones amplifiers — Line Magnetic LM-MINI-84IA
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Line Magnetic LM-MINI-84IA
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The LM-MINI-84IA is a headphone amplifier from Line Magnetic, a Chinese manufacturer known for vintage-inspired tube electronics, built into a genuinely compact chassis. The LM-MINI-84IA brings Line Magnetic's characteristic tube-informed approach to dedicated headphone amplification.
Key specs that matter
Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 50,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion is 1% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms - a notably higher figure than typical solid-state designs, consistent with a tube-based circuit topology. Signal-to-noise ratio is 87dB. At 175 x 132 x 190mm and 5kg, the LM-MINI-84IA's substantial weight for a compact headphone amplifier reflects genuinely serious internal tube and transformer componentry.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, harmonically engaging tonal character Line Magnetic's broader tube-electronics catalogue is known for, extended specifically to headphone listening within a genuinely compact chassis.
Pairing
Buyers should confirm exact output power and headphone-impedance compatibility directly with Line Magnetic given the specific tube-based circuit topology this amplifier employs.
Alternatives
Line Magnetic's broader amplifier catalogue, sharing similar tube-informed design philosophy, offers alternatives for buyers wanting the brand's characteristic sound in a different product category. 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.
Key specs that matter
Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 50,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion is 1% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms - a notably higher figure than typical solid-state designs, consistent with a tube-based circuit topology. Signal-to-noise ratio is 87dB. At 175 x 132 x 190mm and 5kg, the LM-MINI-84IA's substantial weight for a compact headphone amplifier reflects genuinely serious internal tube and transformer componentry.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, harmonically engaging tonal character Line Magnetic's broader tube-electronics catalogue is known for, extended specifically to headphone listening within a genuinely compact chassis.
Pairing
Buyers should confirm exact output power and headphone-impedance compatibility directly with Line Magnetic given the specific tube-based circuit topology this amplifier employs.
Alternatives
Line Magnetic's broader amplifier catalogue, sharing similar tube-informed design philosophy, offers alternatives for buyers wanting the brand's characteristic sound in a different product category. 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.
Specifications
Model name
LM-MINI-84IA
Maximum Power, 32 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 50 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 300 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 600 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
50000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
THD (% at 1V RMS, 300 ohms)
1
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
87
IMD (%, CCIR, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Crosstalk (dB, 20Hz-20KHz, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Output Impedance (Ohms)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
175 x 132 x 190
Weight (kg)
5
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