ok, after much searching on the internet, i think i've finally found the preamp/miniamp that i've wanted...

TASCAM GDGT1MKII

nice eh? and a good training tool too(i can use the thing to practice on cds)... i'm just hoping that i can use the headphones AND lineout at the same time without a cd inside... if that's possible, i've got one sweet ass preamp...

and it's only 150 at guitar center this month...