Pairing older NAD power amp with newer preamp

Thank you.Any recommendations?

Thank you. I like the idea of a passive preamp and I admit I have only recently become aware of that option. The interconnects I purchased should arrive at my front this afternoon and they are low capacitance LC-1's from Blue Jeans Cable.

My speakers are 4 ohm, 88db, so not real sensitive. I'm not certain about the output voltages of my sources. I'll need to research that. My TT is a Pro-Ject Expression III with Oyster cart and NAD PP 2i phono preamp and the speakers are Polk Audio LSi 15's. CD/DVD player is a Sony DVP-NC685V. I'm using the Pre-amp section of a NAD L40. So as you can see, a very modest, yet nice sounding system. Most, excepting the TT, was purchased between 1998 and 2003. Though the NAD L40 does a respectable job, I'm sure I am missing a lot of potential.

Thanks so much for the advice. I'll put a lot more effort into researching the passive route.

Great. I'll check it out. Thanks!

Almarg, I checked out the Antique Sound Lab Line Two DT as you suggested and I will give it serious consideration. Another I have been eye-balling for a while is the Vincent SA-31 tube/ss hybrid pre. It made the Absolute Sound's Editor's Choice list. Owner's commenting on the Audio Advisor web site are quite pleased. It's also $300 dollars more than the Line Two DT but includes, good or bad, more circuitry...tone controls, tone deactivation, loudness, led power light. It uses two 6N16B tubes vs a 12AU7 on the Line Two. The input/output capabilities on the Line Two are perfect for my needs. But what about the sound comparison? Am I lucky enough to find someone out there that has experienced both?

Almarg, you caught me on the LED :). I started to look it up but decided to go ahead and post. Also, your technical knowledge and advice is much appreciated. I'm not familiar with IIRC but with a few key strokes I can learn a lot. I take it that the 12AU7 is something different?

J135, I have certainly considered what you suggested. The 214 is still a nice little amp. I tried to murder it one night during a partying frenzy. Fortunately, I found a good doctor who brought it back to life. We have had a good relationship since...just can't quite give up on her! As for the L40, it will be a great back-up and good for a bedroom.

Thanks, Al and J135. I'm sure there are a few interneters getting a chuckle out of my lack of internet shorthand wisdom. Oh well...I'm getting educated on a couple of fronts here!

Well, the information and suggestions you are all proving to me is exactly what I expected from the members on this website. While I cannot afford the kind of investment into an audio system that I can only dream about, I feel that, with your help, I can build on what I have already and continue to get just a little bit closer to that audio bliss.

Another product I was reading about today is the Jolida JD5T. Any experience or thoughts on that unit or the Jolida products from anyone?

Thanks again!

All options I can afford are still on the table. The Schiit has only 2 inputs which is a problem I currently have and I am trying to solve. Thanks for the suggestions!

The 162 is one unit that I started seeking out in the beginning on this website. I thought it would be a good match...same company, less money. I have owned NAD since the 80's and so I tend to gravitate to them. A lot of products and technology have come onto the scene since then. The options are endless with few brick and mortar stores to visit and check things out. I appreciate your input, J135.