I have a few questions for those in the know on this board. I appreciate any input you may have.

Can I run the 1050 as a 5 channel unit without using the 6th channel? I currently have 5 speaker locations without the ability to have 6 right now. This won't change for a few years.

Does the 1050 have on screen menu’s? What is it like to set one of these up? How do you balance the speaker levels? Is there a test tone? Is it automatic?

Am I likely to have problems with a B stock unit and should I just get an A stock?

Where is this unit manufactured? Is this considered American electronics like Harmon Kardon is?

Thanks,
Greg