Angelic Sound, the sole distributor for Cen.Grand and Line Magnetic will showcase their flagship products in the upcoming StereoNet Home Entertainment Expo during 29-31 August in Melbourne, featuring two major new product releases:

1. CEN.GRAND GLD1.0 Deluxe Media Player (first release in Australia)

The World’s First PCIe-Based Audio Music Player Redefines Digital Audio Integrity

In a field long dominated by USB-based digital audio solutions, CEN.GRAND has disrupted the high-end digital playback landscape with the release of the DSDAC GLD1.0 — the world’s first consumer-grade Audio Music Player (combining the function of a Network Streamer and a Music Server) to implement direct PCIe-based data transmission between the digital source and a Digital-Analogue-Converter (DAC). This breakthrough addresses a longstanding technical bottleneck with digital audio: the inherent limitations of USB asynchronous audio protocols.

Built on x64 CPU architecture and running a Windows-based platform with 500GB SSD internal storage, the GLD1.0 Deluxe Media Player harnesses the power of 64-bit processing to effortlessly manage high-resolution audio streams and demanding digital signal workflows with exceptional speed and stability.

Designed to work seamlessly with the renowned Cen.Grand DSDAC1.0 Deluxe Model-P (a DAC with POW interface upgrade) using optical fibre for data transmission and coaxial BNC cables for clock synchronization — achieving 100% data integrity and setting a new benchmark in digital playback performance.

Previous news release on GLD1.0 is here: https://stereonet.com/news/cen.grand-gld1.0-ditches-usb-for-pcie-in-a-digital-first

Both GLD1.0 Deluxe and DSDAC1.0 Deluxe-P have a retail price of $10,600 via www.angelicsound.com.au

2. Line Magnetic LM-212 Premium Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier (first release in Australia)

Line Magnetic has once again redefined high-end audio with the release of its newest flagship amplifier — the LM-212 Premium. Following in the footsteps of the highly acclaimed previous flagship LM-845 Premium (previous news release here: https://stereonet.com/news/line-magnetic-lm-845-premium-returns-to-australia-with-timeless-tube-power), this new-generation masterpiece is the culmination of over a decade of research, refinement, and innovation.

At the heart of the LM-212 Premium lies the legendary 212 vacuum tube, celebrated among audiophiles for its ability to deliver an emotionally engaging and richly detailed sound. Originally developed for high-power transoceanic communications, the 212 tube has been masterfully re-engineered by Line Magnetic for safe and stable home audio use — an achievement that only a handful of manufacturers worldwide have managed.

The LM-212 Premium features a Single-Ended-Triode (SET) design, a topology prized for its sonic purity and musical realism. Remarkably, this amplifier delivers a powerful 2x50W output, a rare accomplishment for SET architecture, especially using the demanding 212 tube. The result is a combination of warmth, dynamics, and transparency that brings recordings to life with breathtaking clarity.

Visually, the amplifier pairs modern industrial aesthetics with classic hi-fi elegance. Its dual-chassis split design minimizes interference and noise, while the vacuum tubes glow behind a refined metallic housing. Dual-needle meters pulse with the music, enhancing the immersive experience both sonically and visually.

The new flagship LM-212 Premium is not just a feat of engineering — it’s an emotional statement for serious listeners. Crafted for those who seek not only high-fidelity sound but a deeper connection to their music, it promises a listening experience that is as moving as it is technically masterful.

We will also showcase the Analog Sound (a sub-brand of Line Magnetic) AS-127, an integrated amp with 2x30w of push-pull power, revered for its unique styling, Western Electric transformer technology and the ability to driver low-efficiency speakers.

The LM-212 Premium has a retail price of $32,000, the LM-845 Premium has a retail price of $12,000, and the AS-127 sells for $10,500, via www.angelicsound.com.au

Cen.Grand and Line Magnetic new product releases in the August 2025 Melbourne Hi Fi Show

CEN.GRAND GLD1.0: The World’s First PCIe-Based Audio Music Player Redefines Digital Audio Integrity

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