Here are 20 or so detailed reviews by E-1 owners. Here is a list of all reviews on general coverage receivers on the site (eham.net). Good resource.

I need to upgrade myself, but can't seem to part with my 25-year-old Radio Shack DX-440.

Dan

Edit: Whoops, looks like me and leeman visit the same haunts.
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