What did you like with the 1050 over the Marantz ?
I was able to listen to a 7200 and I thought it sounded very nice. I am sure a lot has to do with what speakers one is using. Circle surround was nice, 6 channel stereo...I did not check it out with a movie at all. I think I will go back to the store to do that before I make my final decision. I need something new and something that will last me for a couple of years.
The other issue is I run a second pair of speakers in the basement thru my current reciever but if I go with the 1050/marantz I wont be able to do that. I will sell my current one ...I don't need three receivers(2nd one is in the garage).