will, I agree with you except for a few minor points.
1. You obviously don't get the discount with any other brand and if you're considering purchasing a 950 anyway, why not? You can sell a used 1050 for around 375-400 in about an hour on Audiogon.com. So the loss isn't going to be substantial.
2. I spent several months researching receivers before I decided on the 1050. Even with the lack of DPL-II and component switching you'd be hard pressed to find a receiver in this price range that has better quality (build and sound) Though the better manufacturers are catching up.
Just my opinion, but if you are planning to use a receiver as a stop-gap you could do much worse for more money than the 1050.
Thanks and again just my opinion