Tony,

Thanks....you seem to know the NHT's quite well. I was thinking the T5s L/R with the M5 center and the new L5 (M5 for surround) in the back. THe local NHT guy carries Marantz (SR 7400 $800, SR8400 $1350)and NAD receivers.

I also looked at a Rotel RSX-1067 and RSX-1056 tonight. The 1056 is about $1400 and seems nice.

This particular store carries B&W and Vandersteens. I was quite impressed with the Vandersteens.

Feel free to impart wisdom on me...as it says by my name...I'm a newbit to this. I would be looking at the larger Axioms M60/M80s if I went this route. I guess I fid it hard to believe they can be as good at their price level.