i did READ the manual as stated in my initial post.
i think it will be okay if i put two fans on the back. but, i may just go with a new stand anyways.

any recommendations that have ample space for the receiver?
i really like this one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1051826290678&skuId=5461234&type=product&productCategoryId=cat03116
, but there doesn't seem to be much more space for the receiver. i'm striking out on dimension specs for it.