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why don't tubed amps have headphone jacks?
I purchased a Cary Audio SLI 80 F1 for a second system. The main reason was it has a really nice headphone section and jack. 
Upgrade Audio Aero Prima with mods?
I second what Tvad said---people love these players for the way they reproduce music. Buy a Capitole and forget about it!! 
What are the advantages of tubes in a CD Player?
I have had a number of CDP over the last two or three years. Started with an Electrocompaniet, then went to a Wadia 861, then to a Audio Aero Capitole mk2 and I just bought an Einstein-The Last Record Player, CDP--which, like the Capitole uses tub... 
Best SS amps with sound similar to tube amps
Music Reference RM-200 
Preamplifier: Yes or NO ?
NO--in my system I only have one source, an Audio Aero Capatole mk2. I tried it with my BAT VK50se and without. I sold the BAT and bought some nice IC's. In my system, and to my ears it clearly sounds better going direct!!! You will have to try it... 
Audio Aero Capitol MK II CDP: Do I need a preamp?
I ran direct with my Art Audio PX-25 and liked it so much I sold my BAT VK50-SE. To my ears and in my room it sounded better. You have to try it for yourself to really make that decision. There have been many threads about this issue, but as I sai... 
CDP to replace vinyl
Audio Aero Capitole MK2 
What hybrid power amp?
Music Reference RM200 
Can you suggest a warm high-end CD player?
I will second the Capitole II. I run it direct with my Art Audio PX-25. Prior to this unit I owned a Wadia 861 and a Electrocompaniet which bested the 861 IMHO!! The Capitole really pulls you in to the emotion of the music and seems to be very tru... 
Wadia ?
Audio Aero 
What new tubes for Cary SLI-80 and where to get?
Upscale Audio----talk to Kevin 
Request to hear Zu speakers
I am in for Chicago, I have a PX-25 and would love to hear them! 
musical drummers...who are they ???
Fabulou is hardly a way to describe a so called drummer who has a hard time holding a basic four four beat! The guy stumbles all over himself---it's silly. And yes Watts is even worse---watching him crossover from his snare to his hi-hat is nasty.... 
musical drummers...who are they ???
Not sure I would call Ringo a drummer. Steve Gadd, Bill Bruford,Billy Higgins, Stu Copland just to name a few. 
Bonnie Raitt and Lyle Lovett
I saw them together two summers ago at Ravinia, they were great!!!