VAC Ren Mk III / Sig mkII Preamplifier with SS Amp



Does anyone have experience using a VAC Renaissance Mk III or Signature Mk II Preamplifier with a high power SS amplifier? ie: Krell, Pass ...

According to the output impedance spec of the preamps, there shouldn't be a problem but I like to hear from real life experiences.

Thanks!
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Just waking up this thread in case more responders wish to share their experiences. I am considering a CODA 15.0 Class A solid state amp to be used with a VAC Signature Mk iia preamp with phono. Seems like the VAC preamp is good with most amps, but I was hoping to hear from someone with a similar amp/preamp setup.
Thanks for the feedback. One more question for D Schroeder and anyone else who might know: The CODA amps have a large disparity in impedance for input options>> Unbalanced is 50K Ohms, but Balanced is only 1,000 Ohms (frighteningly low for most tube preamps). Due to the VAC design, running balanced with the VAC Signature Mk iia Preamp into the CODA should theroetically be OK, but I was wondering if you tried both balanced and unbalanced into the CODA and heard any difference, either in sonics or gain.
Tobb: CODA has been working on a new top model preamp, the model 07, which replaces the 05. The timing of my system upgrade was this past Spring '12, and the new 07 preamp had not yet been released. While pondering options, I began considering tube preamps as well, especially since a few Audiogoners had told me of their great success with tube preamp with CODA amps. Well, I dove in, and I must say that I am exceedingly pleased with my Purity Audio Design Ultra GT. Yes, quite expensive, but oh so nice.