I have owned the 950 for a couple of months after using the Marantz AV-550 for a few years. Both were/are coupled to a Rotel THX amp. Front speakers are Magnepan 12's, MMG's in the rear and a MMG-C. Absolutely love the bass management for each channel. The sound exceeds the Marantz with both music and dialogue. The remote is so-so particularly after using the Marantz remote. A very, very, good buy yet consider the $$ and it becomes an excellent purchase.