Don't take this the wrong way, but if you're not the most astute audiophile, why are you spending so much on a receiver? It doesn't seem like you've listened to it.
Your best bet is to find some specialty shops around and go shopping for a receiver & speakers together. By specialty, I mean something fancier than Best Buy or CC.
Your best bet is to find some specialty shops around and go shopping for a receiver & speakers together. By specialty, I mean something fancier than Best Buy or CC.