Line Magnetic Audio 216IAPrice: $1850

Website: www.lmaudio.com

Sid said: With its effortlessly fluent musical flow, the Line Magnetic 216IA integrated amplifier more than made up for its minor shortcomings of providing not quite the ultimate levels of control and refinement. Factoring in the 216IA’s outstanding build quality and its low price of $1850, its ratio of value for money is right up there with the best.

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The gist: High-value tube amp not of the cookie-cutter variety.