Well, I just looked at the specs and they look exactly the same. So is it the exact same reciever but branded differently to make a buck?

Is the power supply the same? As in the ability to drive 4 0hm speakers like Alan suggests?

If this is true then I can wait longer before ordering, which I would rather do anyway.

Again, I really appreciate the help, this will save me a few bucks as well as let me order in a more timely matter. I really want something that will last me at least 5 yrs with no problems ( I have two years in college left and then it will probably take time to afford to upgrade to the latest and greatest of the not so distant future).