I'll also say nice things for Onkyo - my 702 sounds and operates wonderfully!

I'm also a fan of Denon models. Any of the receivers named in this thread will be good.

Anything else I would add (re: setup and speakers) would be redundant of those helpful, friendly souls above!

---- A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing... M60s, VP150, QS8s, EP350 Onkyo TX-SR702, Denon DVD-3910