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StereoTimes Interview with Duke LeJeune/Audiokines
Right on!Satisfied AudioKinesis customer. 
Tube Integrated with Headphone
You might look at the Peachtree Audio line. I have the Nova (80WPC), it has an excellent headphone amp with tube, among a lot of other things. 
New Maggie 1.7 owner, amp ?
Disclaimer: I have an Innersound ESL-300 for sale on this site.It drove my 3.6's amazingly well and sounded excellent to boot. 
Headphones--The Grado sound in a closed design?
No solution for the closed back but if you're interested in improving the 80i, buy some G-Cushions like the ones on the GS and PS1000i. Makes my 325i sound like the top of the line. 
Ess Sabre Dacs
Perhaps the Mac is the 9008 DAC while my Peachtree Audio Nova is the 9006 DAC. Sounds right good. 
Headphone Amp AND good Preamp
I have the Peachtree Audio NOVA and it does the job for me. I don't need the amp section either, but the tube (or not) headphone amp and Sabre dac is more than worth the price of the entire unit. There are reviews on Stereophile and Absolute Sound... 
6922 tube recommendations
I've had great luck with Jim McShane. He'll tell you whether or not he's had experience with your equipment. Google is your friend. 
Magneplanar 1.7 and low power/tube amps
What about demoing the 1.7s with YOUR amps at the dealer's? Seems like that would answer some of your questions. 
$4000 to Spend on Amp, Preamp and USB DAC
Peachtree Audio NOVA. Has HT bypass and built in sabre dac with remote. I know it's not enough money but $1200 new does get you a lot. Maybe 80WPC won't be enough for you. 
Quad 405 Updated .... Any Knowlege on this upgrade
Sorry, I was in error. He's selling a stock unit for $275. Still a heck of a deal. Can't remember why I sold mine back in the day. Search for "quad" on this site and you'll run across the ad. 
Quad 405 Updated .... Any Knowlege on this upgrade
This is an ad by Kavi Alexander, one of the most respected hi-end recording engineers in the business. He left a phone number. Why not call him and see what he has to say? 
Class A headphone amp equal to Luxman SQ-38
I only heard Sennheiser HD-800 and Grado GS1000 on the class A tube section of a Peachtree Audio iDecco. It was damn good. I suggest an audition. I'm planning to go that direction. 
Good integraded w/ over 3 optical and a USB input?
Peachtree Audio NOVA integrated has USB, 2 optical and 2 coax. 
which not too expensive amp for Maggie 1.7 ?
Innersound ESL-300, supported by the designer, Roger Sanders at Sanders Sound Systems. Sounds great, 600WPC @ 4 ohms. Used, arount $1600. 
"Round Midnight", what is your favorite version?
First: Richie Beirach on "Continuum" Eastwind labelSecond: Any version by MilesThird: Herbie Hancock Quartet with Wynton