Byron, we're all hoping that your Christmas bonus will be a good one, but regardless of that I'll join those who suggest that you get the M22s in any case. You might consider Eric's suggestion that you could temporarily skip a separate center speaker and let the M22s "phantom" the center channel(which they do an excellent job of).
Also, don't worry too much about small differences in maximum power ratings on the receivers(you specifically listed the numbers); get a receiver with the features that you want at a price that fits your budget. Don't hesitate to consider a factory refurb at lower cost. My experience and general view is that they're likely to be even more reliable than a brand new unit.
