Hi Bruce,

At this point I am still open to all options... I am pairing the M60s with VP100 and QS4s because I have read on this message board, as well as on Axiom's website that they are better matched sonically. I often wonder about that since I thought the entire Axiom line were timbre matched. I have thought about the exact same combo as yours, and haven't ruled it out, it will definitely save "some" money for upgrading cables or more for the receiver. :-) Keep the suggestions coming guys, the heavy fog is lifting with every post. I am currently considering the following receivers:

Denon 3805
Yamaha RX-V2400 or RX-Z1
Harman Kardon AVR630
Onkyo TX-NR901

Of all of these, the Yamaha and the Denon has the most intuitive and best laid-out back panel (for me). Feature between all are comparable so which one should I take?