Meloman, congrats on getting the speakers! It must pain you to see them there and not have any sound coming out

I can't provide any input on the receiver you mentioned but I sent you a PM with another Pioneer Elite receiver on sale near you. I think it may be the previous model, but the price seems really good.

High Gloss Cherry
M60 VP150 QS8
Open for Auditions but please don't drool on the High Gloss