Synergy between AR Ref 3 and Pass X amps


I am concerned about the compatibility of AR Ref 3 into Pass x-1000. The x-1000 has a low input resistance of 20kohm and have read that Ref 3 prefers amps with higher resistances. Any advice or experience?
jglim

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Thank you for all your responses. Looks like I should either go with the AR110/210 or switch to Pass completely. Any advice on that in terms of sound?
On a different note, again focusing on the X-1000, I had a chance to do an A/B of the X-1000 vs Krell Evo 1 fed through a krell evo 2 (non-cast on both to keep it fair). The Krell was better mainly on its ability to project images with greater solidity around it. You could literally feel not just hear the wind instruments. Otherwise, the x-1000 were not too far behind, maybe even with better bass impact. But 3D imaging was well behind the krell.
Amongst solid state amps, any recommendations on what i should audition that would go with the ref 3s?