The RX-1052 is an entry-level stereo A/V receiver that offers 100 watts of continuous power per channel. The receiver is designed for multi-room use and is capable of controlling up to 8 A/V sources in up to 4 zones. It includes functionality which allows each zone to have independant control of the volume and power, and also has a party mode which broadcasts the same audio in all wired zones. The RX-1052 is designed with a silver and black finish and has gold-plated speaker connectors. It includes an integrated AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets and offers basic composite and RCA connectivity. The receiver comes with a remote control and has a suggested retail price of $899.