Hi Alan,

I am thinking of using either the HK AVR325 or AVR525 as a pre-amp/pro. Do you know (or anyone else on the board) much about the HK AVR 325 and how it sounds compared vs the 525? The 325 seems very similar to the AVR525, excepts its down a bit on power. As I have external amps, thats not a consideration. The only real difference I can find is that the 525 dies HDCD decoding. Just wondering I am safe to assume the sound would be the same, as the 325 can be had for $150-200 less than the 525.