I am getting ready to buy a HT receiver. After several weeks of research, I have narrowed it down to either the 1050 or the Denon 1802, or more probably the 1803 that just seems to have replaced it. After seeing all the positive reviews of the 1050, I am 90% certain that this may be the better choice. The only reason I'm considering the Denon is because Cheap Home Theater recommended the 1802 as being the best $500 receiver (just edged the 1050). However, the one "deficiency" if you like that concerns me in particular with the 1050 is the lack of Dolby Pro-Logic II. If it had this, I would be placing my order right now. So I guess my questions are:
1) How important is DPL II anyway? I have no prerecorded video tapes, don't have DSS/cable, don't watch sports much, and I'm wondering if I would really miss it. The lack of a ".1" channel, no rear channel stereo and rear channel bandwidth limitation on DPL when I would be using the 1050 are what concerns me most.
2) Does the 1050 have upgradable firmware that means maybe DPL II could be added in the future?
I would be interested to hear the opinions on this.

Thanks!