After a small research I just placed an order for
" M80 + VP150 + QS8 + EP500 " for a 5.1 speaker upgrade from my arcane Bose HT package.

Would a Marantz SR8500 Receiver be appropriate to power this system. My primary concern is around the 4 ohm rating for the M80 speakers and the advertised 8 ohm rating that accompanies the SR8500 receiver.

http://us.marantz.com/shop/_templates/Proddetail.asp?model=26 should have the specs for the receiver.

I am a newbie to the audiophile industry. Please advice.