I am interested in some of the same gear. The Khartago is especially appealing to me, and the Forte looks like a good value, probably best used available in this price range. The Rotel RC1070 is a solid if unspectacular preamp and has a good phono section. I also like the NAD C162 - if you happen to like the NAD house sound. I have not heard the C162 with an amp other than the NAD C272, but that is a nice combination.
The Rotel and NAD preamps (or other budget offerings) would likely leave some of the Odyssey's performance envelope unstuffed. I was actually thinking about pairing the Khartago with a decent (and more expensive) tube pre like the Rogue Audio Metis or the Manley Shrimp. You might also look at an old Conrad Johnson pre, but if going tube, make sure the preamp output impedance is not too high.
The Rotel and NAD preamps (or other budget offerings) would likely leave some of the Odyssey's performance envelope unstuffed. I was actually thinking about pairing the Khartago with a decent (and more expensive) tube pre like the Rogue Audio Metis or the Manley Shrimp. You might also look at an old Conrad Johnson pre, but if going tube, make sure the preamp output impedance is not too high.