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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.
johnhart
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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
118 posts
 
Second the Odyssey Stratos suggestion. They were a great match in my system when I used the pair with Totem Forests.
orpheus10
8,668 posts
 
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.
ts0711
91 posts
 
I'm using very old VTL Compact 100's with my AI M3B, and it sounds great...
herman
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Impossible to make a meaningful recommendation without knowing what speakers you are using and how much you are willing to spend. It would also be helpful to know what type of music you listen to and at what level.

How about these?

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1317285108

or

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1316799855

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