Thanks for the advice and comments!

I may be in the minority, but i enjoy simplicity and feel a 2.1 setup will give me everything I am looking for.

That being said, I have decided to go with a Yamaha stereo receiver to drive my M22's. My local shop, who are well respected and have been in business for 30+ years, do warranty and service work for Yamaha.

I do realize, as people have mentioned, that i could get more bang for my buck buying used, but I don't feel knowledgeable enough about audio/ electronic equipment to feel comfortable going that route.

I have to make a decision on which model to purchase. Features are about the same on both. RS500 is 75W X2 and RS700 is 100 Watts X2.

The sales guy feels the RS500 would suffice, but I've read some articles that talk about dynamic headroom being an important consideration in driving speakers.

Would 100 Watts be overkill for the M22's??

Can't wait for my speakers... fedex says Wednesday delivery :-)