Just to let you know, I've purchased the 950 and it is better sounding than the previous HT recievers I've owned. I'm comparing it to what I've owned and its predecessor was a very good piece of equipment. I listen to a lot of 2 chanel stereo music and I like it. The ONLY thing I don't like is the 950s inability to lock onto the beginning of a song when you first start the CD, or switch sources. But that has nothing to do with the sound quality...