Line Magnetic, the Story continued.....

  I found this online from the Line Magnetic EU distributor.  I sometimes get asked why I carry Line Magnetic, often in a maligning way, so this might give a glimpse of why I love their products.  I knew nothing about them until I was introduced to Jonathan Halpern of Tone Imports, a purveyor if there ever was one of fine products. After hearing the story of the two brothers that started Line Magnetic, I was myself a bit relieved and lost that sense of "made in China" bias that many of us have.  I began to tell people "boutique China", not the "Walmart China" many in audio feared.  I remember my father and grandfather talking about the years after the war when made in Japan was equivalent to junk, and how over the years that changed. In mid period hifi , 70's thru 80's, brands like Technics, Pioneer, Yamaha, etc, became stars, then Honda cars, etc.   So now the Chinese are taking things to a new level, at least certain companies.  And Line Magnetic is certainly on the top of the heap.  Many of you, or I should tell the others, many have brought in their amps to compare, and gone home shattered.  It was the reason I've dropped several brands already. Musically there is just no comparison. I would happily go all-American, as some of you constantly suggest, yet then I'd be missing some of the best the world has to offer.  I'd miss my British prat, my European engineering, my Japanese craftsmanship I'm used to. 
Much as I try to keep my mind of the world, I pick products from anywhere that offer the best music.  I should also offer that my world music section here is vast, yet due to my mom and grandfather, I can sing you every Irving Berlin tune written, well almost. 
So I tell the naysayers, let the products speak or sing for themselves.....