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Audible Illusions M3B with Aragon amp?

About a month and a half ago I ordered a new M3B (was told I'd have it in 1 1/2 to 2 weeks - still hasn't been shipped!) and I'll be using it with an Aragon 4004 mk ii amp, along with some fairly low efficiency (86db) speakers T+A Criterion 300's.  The Aragon is kind of low impedance - 22k - and I'm wondering whether this'll be an ok matchup or if I'll have to start shopping for another amp?  Any opinions or experiences?
stmike
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m-db
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Is it now in vogue to boast about how long it took to get a repair or a new product because he's a good guy? Does he have any of your money? Do you actually understand why your waiting? Unique parts supply? Don't care? 

I believe this is the where the M3A/B design originated and you wouldn't believe the difference in sound quality.  

 http://hometheaterhifi.com/volume_10_3/bruce-moore-companion-iii-preamplifier-7-2003.html
carmenc
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Ideally you'd want an amp with 100kohm input impedance like a Belles or McCormack.  Probably others I can think of right now.  By the way, the AI and Belles amp have been a classic combination for years.  The inline attenuators appear to be a clever solution though.  Best......
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bdp24
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Does the AI pre still have 30dB line stage gain? Ridiculous!
stmike OP
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Carmen, I used to have a McCormack and liked it while it worked. Unfortunately when it totally crapped out on me, their customer service was particularly unhelpful and left a bad taste. But if I stumbled across another one for a great price I'd consider it. A fellow I know has a pair of PSE Studio V's that I'd like to buy but he's not anxious to sell.
BDP24, yes, still the high gain.
rotarius
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The older versions had the high gain and were noisy. They were also really hard on the tubes so you were stuck with the Russian 6922 iirc.  Just looked at the pricing, wow, hope the 3B is a huge step up from the earlier iterations for your sake. 
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