Charlie,
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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!
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(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).]