Also on the subject of HK stuff... I've not heard good things about their modern equipment (5.1 and the like) - but I have an older SS early 80's model that is quite fine - sure, it's just 2 channel, but that's all I really want (this is just for music)... it's rated at 35 watts, but produces very clean power - I don't get chronic clipping problems that many modern amps get as you move up on the volume dial....
just my 2 cents - I'm no audio snob or hardcore audiophile, but from what I've seen (and heard) their stuff from the early 80's back is very good equipment. It's not as collectable (or quite as nice) as an old Marantz, so even their tube amps can be had very inexpensively.
