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
sbruno

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Thanks everyone, for the good responses. Let me pose another question, as I'm something of a newbie at this. I get fatigue when listening to the 7240 receiver at higher volumes (starting around 10 o'clock). Is this more likely a function of the pre-amp or amplifier section?