Help me pick a receiver to go with Klipsch RF-3 II towers

[stocket]

Hi. I'm picking up a pair of Klipsch RF-3 II towers from a friend, and need a receiver/amp to go along with them. I'm going to use them mainly for music, but maybe some TV/movies/video games as well. They'll be standing on either side of my TV, but I'd like to be able to play music while I watch TV, so I don't plan on running the TV's HDMI video through the receiver. That said, I would like the option to listen to the TV audio through the speakers, so I'd like the receiver/amp to have an optical audio input (so I can do this: cable [hdmi ->] tv [optical audio ->] receiver -> speakers). I'm looking for something in the sub-$300 price range. What would be the best receiver/amp for this situation? Is there a good receiver in that range that can power these speakers, or will I need to buy a more expensive one?

Thanks!

 

[afterlife2]

Hi and welcome here are 2(I've bought them with no prob as other members here): ONKYO HT-RC470 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver | Accessories4less
or
DENON AVR-1912 7.1ch Network A/V Home Theater Receiver w/ Airplay | Accessories4less
or

For a bit more you $360 + free pair of pioneers bookshelf($499 on amazon and no speakers):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882117422&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10440897&PID=404255&SID=323112_desktop

 

[stocket]

Thanks for the response! I like the Denon receiver you posted (AirPlay is really convenient), but it's sold out and I can't find it anywhere else for the price. What do you think of this one instead: Yamaha RX-V473 5.1 Channel Network AV Receiver Reconditioned

Thanks again.

 

[ImcLoud]

Both the receiver above the 1912 and the one below it are in stock both have air play...

$370 DENON AVR-E400 7.1 4K & 3D Networking Receiver Airplay | Accessories4less
or
$215 DENON AVR-1613 5.1ch Networking Receiver w/AirPlay 3D ready | Accessories4less

Both are really nice and I would take either over the yammy you listed... I own a 1612 which is the same as 1613 except no airplay and I like it for an inexpensive avr..