That's really great... I was considering the dodd audio entry level pre amp for its price. I think you can get one for about 500 w/ 2 preouts. Eventually, I will switch to an almarro set amp or the D200s. They have also caught my eye. As far as speakers go, I guess you can figure that my interest in set amps will go hand in hand with some single driver speakers. I' ll add a sub for full range sound.
Thanks for mentioning your experience with a tube preamp for the NAD. I was really on the fence about it. I need to plot my audio budget very carefully for the next two to three years. I have about $1500 to dump now on purchases. I plan roll as much of it into next year as possible so I can get new speakers.
Finally the new odyssey audio preamp has caught my eye but I would like to hear some first impressions. Overall I am not in a rush to buy anyhting for now. the bug that was supposed to bite me in the spring will probrably bite in the fall.