Well, I used to own the 1050 and now own the 950. The 1050 can still hold its own with other recievers near its price point. Its a TAD dated in terms of features, but sounds nice.

I used my 1050 strictly as a preamp. I wanted to get a true preamp, and the only one I could afford was the 950.(yes the Roltel is not too much more, but $500 is $500. They are too similar to justify the $ difference, IMHO) I got my 950 before the halt in production.

The difference between the 950 and 1050 is not night and day with DTS/DD stuff, but I do like the 950 more. As far as two channel sources, the 950 IS a night and day improvement over the 1050. Same goes for older ProLogic suff and cable/sat. The 950 simply outclasses the 1050, its not even close, IMHO.

I didn't care that the 950 had PL2, but I found I like it a lot for cable sound.

The 950/7100 combo will cost MUCH more than the 1050, something my direct comparison does not take into account. IF you have the funds and are a patient person, waiting for the 950/amp combo will definately be worth it.

Good luck,

Six

[This message has been edited by Six Shooter (edited September 06, 2002).]