New Integrated or Older Power amp?


So I currently have a 20-yr old NAD 7240PE receiver and am trying to decide how to upgrade. I'm currently looking at replacing the receiver with a new C326BEE integrated or simply adding a used (~10-yr old) C270 power amp and keeping the receiver as a tuner/pre (for now). My question is, aside from the difference in power, which setup is going to give me the better sound quality - the C326BEE or 7240/C270?

Thanks,
Steve
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Showing 1 response by geph0007

The old NAD stuff is impressive but the 326BEE is a giant killer. I was surprised by it. It reminds me of the Exposure 2010s I had. I tried a 355BEE and was unimpressed. Thought the 326 was much cleaner and more musical and the 355 was warmer and had a smaller stage. Your milage may vary. keith