Charlie,
HK has a long track record of pretty decent product.
I agree. I used an HK pre-amplifier in the 1980's. At the time, I thought it was awesome!
(stereo CD via analog) age might not be the most significant, or even very significant, factor.
I still have that HK pre-amplifier from the 1980's. I don't know where you live but you are welcome to drop by if you'd like to hear it sometime, and compare how it sounds to my 950, using a stereo CD via analog.
I think there's no comparison between the two, but you are certainly welcome to come over, hear them yourself, and draw your own conclusion.
Will
[This message has been edited by Will (edited October 03, 2002).]