I guess if I had perfect antennas with SWR below 1.5:1 on all bands I operate (or better), and across the whole band I want to operate, it would be a no-brainer for me to get the LA-1K. However, my antennas are not perfect. Although the HF-Auto handles all I need just fine, I'm concerned that I will be plagued with SWR bypass issues from what I have been reading (even some people apparently having issues when the HF-Auto indicates SWR is well within a good range). I'm thinking a newer style tube amp would be more forgiving in this regard. I will really have to think about this... it's a tough decision for me, given the cost involved.
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73, Norm/KC1BMD
Norm - KC1BMD