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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.

stereo5

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I appreciate all the responses, but the bottom line is I want a different preamp.  I am much older now and I would like remote control, phono input and either a tape monitor or processor loop.  I have been looking at the Rogue RP-5 and wonder if it will work well in my system.  What do you guys think?  Keep in mind I have had 3 Modulus preamps in my system since 1992 and I want to try something different.
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George.....

Thanks but not interested. I need a full function pre with remote at least 3 line inputs a tape loop and input for my turntable. The rogue RP-5 seems to fill the bill, plus it’s tubes. I have always had a tube preamp in my system and like the sound combined with the solid state amp. I listen to mostly rock and  it works out well for me.

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Thank you Almarg........

I plan on calling them tomorrow but I wanted to know what you guys think.

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Erik................

i looked at at them but they don’t have a full tape loop or full processor loop. I would love a prima Luna dialogue preamp with the tube rectification but they don't offer the features I would need.   I also would Ned a input for my turntable.  
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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.
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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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