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I'm exactly the same...owned a number of CAADs, Colnago Dreams etc - seem to be always overlooked as not quite classic or 'modern'. This seems to mean lots of bargains out there. My first Dream is still the nicest ride I have owned (although I may be looking back through rose-tinted glasses as it was my first 'proper' bike).
I have kept the threaded forks, so maybe I will decide to use them one day - have a quill stem knocking around so should be easy. Just looking forward to her getting some miles on this one first!
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Shame that Klein is a tad too small, still beautiful. I'm a sucker for these late 90s alloy frames, oversized round tubes, polished welds, best proportions in the history of frame building.
I have that Principia 700 myself. Killing bike. I totally understand why you have gone for threadless but at the same time, I would love to see that modern group and quill stem on this semi-vintage alloy frame. Maybe I'll try to achieve it with mine, tho, it would need a repaint as it's at rat state.