Hi skurk, same situation here as well (seems to be a re-occuring theme) but unfortunately I haven't been able to get enough money together to quite build my dream machine yet.
The A4K is a nice machine, well designed and looks nice even now when displayed on a desk (with all the neo-silver/black PC cases of today I mean).
I know what you mean about the classic hardware, it's like putting together a jigsaw puzzle made out of crystal-studded pieces and gold trim! :-)