I've been using my 1050 for about 4 years now and LOVE it! Sure... I'm starting to get upgrade-itis but it's not because I'm unhappy with the 1050. It's just because I'm greedy.

Even when I eventually do upgrade, I'll still be keeping this around for the bedroom or one of my girls. It may be getting a little dated now, but it's still a powerful piece of gear and is a great buy at $375.00 for somone looking to get a receiver.

There may be things with more bells and whistles available, but when you look at the price difference and performance history of the 1050, I'd say it's still a bargain and a worthwhile piece of gear.