I hope you don't break down and buy a 49TX...I checked one out at a high end shop and it's a GREAT receiver, BUT it's doesn't come close to separates. It's clean, elegant and heavy for a receiver, but the amp section does not come close to separates level. At the time I checked out the 49TX, I was running an Acurus A125x5 and it hands down smoked the amp section of the 49TX. Now I am running an ATI AT2505 amp and there is simply no comparison. You will not be disappointed if you wait for the 950/770 combo if you are interested in superior sound quality!