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AES AE-3 Mk II - is it phase inverting?
Glad I could help. Most of the posts of those that actually listened to this particular preamp were positive although lukewarm to its performance. I don't really remember any mention of whether or not it was phase inverting.In any case, in the two... 
AES AE-3 Mk II - is it phase inverting?
The AE-3 Mk II is a non-inverting preamp. I have one and quite like it. Let me know if you'd like a pdf copy of the manual. 
What interconnects with Bel Canto
I heartily recommend the Luminous Audio Synchestra Signatures. I used them when I had a Bel Canto Pre1 and Celio amp combo, fed by a Sony XA7ES CDP and Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Biwires strapped to a pair of JM Labs Cobalt 820s. The system was cl... 
new amp for system
Talon,Glad I could help. Offhand, I'd say any amp with an impedance between 10 and 100k ohm input impedance should work fine. But don't forget speaker synergy as you consider the various amps available. I'm not familiar with the Aerials so a searc... 
new amp for system
I believe the 100k ohm inpedance you're referring to is the input impedance for the VK-5i. Ouput impedance, I believe, is 1k ohm. At least that's what it is for the VK-3i. Hope this helps in your choice of amps.Mac