I have tried the mono aether deck suggested by Essence on Feb. 14. I did not like it. When facing the AI5's it causes looong games, which are often very close, so you get the same amount of electrum that you would from an A13, about 18. When you lose, which is often, you lose 20.
All I'm saying is that it didn't work for me. A more experienced player may do better with this deck. I think this deck is better at the AI3 level.