I moved my Yamaha 5250 into the bedroom when I bought my 1050. To me, the 1050 was a noticeable improvement. The channel separation was distintly better, and the center channel/dialogue was much clearer.

The absense of DPL II and other sound modes has been debated in other threads. Frankly, I like DPL I better than II, and I don't miss (because I didn't use them) the 20+ modes the Yamaha offered the 1050 doesn't.

I really like 6.1 over 5.1, and I'm not convinced I will ever need or want additional channels.

One real benefit of the 1050 is the ability to use it as a pre-amp as an intermediary step to separates. I am doing this. My model of Yamaha does not have pre-amp outs.

Overall, although the 2 receivers were about equal in original price, I think the 1050 is a real step up, and I wouldn't trade it for anything (except maybe a 950!).

[This message has been edited by michaelstano (edited July 03, 2003).]