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My problem:

My preamp puts out 30db of gain and the output impedance is 1.2K ohms.  My power amp input impedance is 22K ohms.  I can only use 1/4th of the volume controls (9 o'clock) and it is too loud after that point.  What would be the ideal output impedance for the preamp to mate well with the power amp?  Components in question are an Audible Illusions Modulus 3B and an Odyssey Stratos Extreme+++.  I would like to use more of the volume range and am open to a different pre.

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czarivey
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Cary AES has 6db gain or unity.
Not sure of output impedance, but it's very transparent and clean.

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stereo5 OP
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I spoke with John Rutan at Audio Connection and I will be traveling there Saturday to audition the Belles Aria preamp.  I  may also audition the Rogue RP-5 if the Aria doesn't float my boat.  Thanks to all for their input, the information I received was very valuable to me.  Truly appreciated.
czarivey
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you'll be in good hands and happy. JohnnyR is best.
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stereo5 OP
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Agreed, he is.  Unfortunately, my road trip will be postponed for 3 weeks due to my wife working the next 2 weekends and Columbus day.  I won't get down there until the weekend after Columbus Day.  I am so impatient though.  Kind of sorry I asked my wife to ride shotgun or I could have gone over this weekend.   I promised my wife we would stop and see family in Bergen County (Demarest, NJ) so it'll work out.  Can't wait to see Johnnys store, I haven't been in a high end shop in at least 5 years.
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