the "family discount" price of $850.
That's a discount of just $49. I don't know if that's worth it, unless you really prefer the 1050 over something that's newer. I think you can get a DPL II receiver for less than the 1050 even if you include the $49 discount.
The 1050 was a great value in its day and it's still no doubt a nice receiver. But it's been out for well over a year. These days, I recommend to my friends who are buying a new receiver to get one with DPL II. That's just my opinion. I'm sure the 1050 is a nice receiver.
[This message has been edited by Will (edited July 11, 2002).]