Hi Jeff,
I went back and read your old post relating to bass trouble. Had a thought - was the tone set flat on the Sony?
If the Sony reciever had a 'loudness' circuit or other tom-foolery you might have become accustomed to that sound.
If you still have the Sony, maybe give it a listen with everything flat, or bypass engaged if possible?
My 1050 sounds great in stereo mode, although the amp section is just adequate. But adequate is all it takes, right? ;-)
Charlie
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Charlie