The EE MiniMax substantially betters all units mentioned by a fairly wide margin in my experience. I've owned or heard all units mentioned. The MiniMax is within shooting distance of the best of the best.
No reason why it wouldn't mate nicely with your AES; in fact, I'd have to say it outclasses that linestage (which I've also owned, and it's good).
No reason why it wouldn't mate nicely with your AES; in fact, I'd have to say it outclasses that linestage (which I've also owned, and it's good).