Well I just set up my used 1050 and all I have to say is I am impressed. The system it went into used to be a primarily stereo system. I was using an Adcom GFP-565 preamp and two GFA-565 amps. I then decided to go HT and sold my GFP-565 before I had a replacement so I hooked up an Adcom GTP-500II. Well with the 565 the system was very quiet, you had to put your ear up to the speaker to hear a slight hiss. With the 500II there was a definite hum in the system and you could hear a hiss from the listening position. With the Outlaw 1050, it is back to a quiet background hiss. I am even more glad now that I am on the 950 reservation list