I am going to give the yammie a try with the M80s. If this does not seem up to par I will look for a power amp to run them. I just received this email from Yamaha.

Hello Dudditz:
In response to your emaiL: Yes, all Yamaha AV receivers are stable
down to, but not below 4 ohms. We recommend that you use only speakers
with a minimum of 4 ohms. Also, please make sure that the impedance
selector switch is set to the correct position recommended by the
owner's manual. If you have any further questions regarding Yamaha
components, contact our customer service department by dialing (800)
292-2982 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for further
assistance. Thanks for your email!