johnnybravo

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Best Tube Preamp under 2500?
joule electra la100 
Talon Audio Khorus - WOW!!!
Hi Mike. Glad you're liking the speakers. Just a recommendation - I've owned the maxed out Presence Audio and it was pretty good but only o.k. imo. After a two year search, I ended up with a Joule Electra LA-100. Absolutely wonderful. Presence Aud... 
Talon Loudspeakers
Philefreak - I think you will love the Llano amp(s). I'm using an S200 driven by a Joule Electra LA100 preamp. Very very nice. Look forward to your report. JB 
What does 'shotgunning' mean??
It means first taking a hit off of a joint and holding it in, then turning the joint around, putting the lit end into your mouth, then exhaling/blowing on the joint into the mouth of the person getting the 'shotgun', doubling the density of his hit. 
Best CD Player, new or used between $1-2K
New Sony 777 
Power Snake Mamba vs. Synergistic Master
Although I have not tried some of the others mentioned above, the Electraglide works wonders on my Joule preamp. Also improved my [highly modded] CD player (thought not as much - ended up using Techline on it), but neither worked as well on solid ...