for a short time(very short) i powered my b&w 601's with my 1050.

my bk amp is much warmer(natural)

i love my 1050 and it still powers my center and surrounds.i could power my surrounds with the extra channels on the bk,but i don't find the sound of the surrounds(infinity) to be AS important as the mains.but then the majority of my listening is 2(.1) channel music.

i've always liked the NAK sound myself.

maybe our older equipment is just "broken in"LOL

not trying to start a debate people!