I'm very happy with my 1070, which I got as B-stock over summer. It is pretty neutral to my ear, maybe just a little dark, although I have an Anthony Gallo Nucleus Micro system which itself is a bit dark which has more bearing than the 1070 itself. Still the 1070 is a hair darker than my previous AVR.

My testosterone levels and brain tell me I want more power, but my ears don't seem to agree with that assessment. The sound stage is great, a well recorded vocal sound dead on real, and I have never felt a lack of power or volume, either with music or movies.

When I upgraded I was hoping to come up with a little extra to go with a 970 and 7075 combo, but I'm not at all disappointed in going with the 1070 instead.