Hey Q-man: For DVD, the 1050 is excellent, especially in the price range, and also especially for 6.1. The Outlaws and the folks in this forum are top notch! In the end though, I ended up with a Marantz to get PLII for music, TV, and VHS. It was the right move for me. I gritted my teeth and jumped up to the SR7200 for additional features and power. More bucks, but right for me. I recommend 6.1 (you'll probably get a center rear speaker sometime). If you don't need PLII, the 1050 is tough to beat for $500+.