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impedance match of preamp and main amp.

I am considering mating a Mcintosh Mc602 with a Bat Vk 51se. I noticed the input impedance on the Mc602 is 10K. While most Bat amps are much higher. Does anyone see a problem with this? It seems I remember a Stereophile I used to know told me about a ratio minimum of 1 to 25. I am not sure though.
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cturnem OP
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Thanks,
Georgelofi. I believe what you are saying, but am not sure I want to make the VK 51se non stock( due to resale value) I am running a Classe CA 400 with the Bat. I think it is 70k input impedance. I am running B&W 800D speakers. I have no reason to want the MAC, except from reading all of the reviews, and it is more powerful. I have also considered the BAT VK 600Se. I have never owned anything MAC. What do you run?
cturnem OP
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Thanks guys for all your responses. This helps out A lot.
cturnem OP
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Thanks for all your help. I think I will look for an amp that matches my preamp. Maybe one of the BAT amps.
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