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Audible Illusions M3A preamp--best matching amp

I am looking for the best match for a Audible Illusions M3A preamp. I was thinking of a VTL amp but I have no clue if they can work together. I am also considering a Pass Aleph 5 but still I am not sure if they match. All inputs are welcome.
Thanks,
John.
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stereo5
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I have both a Modulus 3 and a 3A in two different systems. I have used both with a Classe Ten amp, a Classe Fifteen amp, a Odyssey Stratos extreme modified, a McCormack DNA 1, and a VTL ST-80 amp. I liked the pairing with the VTL the least as I think it was too much of a good thing (too many tubes) and the music sounded dark and uninvolving. The best I have heard it is with the Odyssey Stratos which is what I am using now.
eslaudio
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Second the Odyssey Stratos suggestion. They were a great match in my system when I used the pair with Totem Forests.
orpheus10
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I have Primaluna 6 monoblocks with NOS tubes except for the
12ax7's which were as good as it gets, and I'm in heaven.
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