I guess I am rather impulsive but in this particular instance I am feeling pretty good about it. My decision to get the 1050 was pretty quick (less than a week). It arrived today.

I hooked up my new 1050 and played a couple of CDs via ANALOG connection from my DVD player.
(don't have my opticals yet.)
My trusty old ADVENT LoudSpeakers have NEVER sounded this good!

I am still struggling with the setting for them but am leaning towards the large setting. When set on small I guess I do hear more mid but the base is not like I am used to ...

I don't have specs for these speakers so I don't know the -3db setting for bass... I am basing this on listening tests of the same piece.

Wish I had the budget for the 950/750 combo. That would be ideal for me. Maybe next year.

Until now. I am happy with what I am hearing!
Very Clean sound with these rebuilt Advents!

Welcome to the party! When you get your digital cables in the system, there's a good chance that you'll find even more improvement in CD playback (I used a digital connection for my old Harman/Kardon CD changer because the 1050's DAC sounded nicer to me). I won't even say anything about DVD with DD and DTS -- you'll find out about that soon enough.

got the digital cables in place. Whoa!
Major difference. The sound is just beautiful.
So far I am thrilled.

Need to get some time for tests etc but the
first wave of CDs and MP3s from my Turtle Beach AudioTron sound Unbelievable. (The AT is a cool device, I love it.)

Thanks to the group. Your posts etc were a big help in the decision process.

Glad to see another happy family member! Welcome to the club! And gonk's right, just wait til you get your first taste of dts...