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Pairing older NAD power amp with newer preamp
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 ha... 
Pairing older NAD power amp with newer preamp
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! 
Pairing older NAD power amp with newer preamp
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... 
Pairing older NAD power amp with newer preamp
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! 
Pairing older NAD power amp with newer preamp
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 t... 
Pairing older NAD power amp with newer preamp
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 li... 
Pairing older NAD power amp with newer preamp
Great. I'll check it out. Thanks! 
Pairing older NAD power amp with newer preamp
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 speak... 
Pairing older NAD power amp with newer preamp
Thank you.Any recommendations?