As stated in the previous Joule Electra thread, I've been a fan for almost 3 yrs now. Once you go Joule Electra, you'll be pleased. Jud and MariAnne Barber of Joule Electra are great people and provide exceptional service. Jud has stated..."sooner or later, everyone will go Joule Electra." I did, after so many other hi-end trials. It's truly a special tube sound that I've not heard matched elsewhere. My system includes the big Rites of Passage 220 wpc OTL monoblocks, Joule Electra preamp, seperate phono stage with dirty box. I can't imagine anyone not being absolutely pleased with Joule Electra products.