<font color='#000000'>Scott,
If you wish to continue with a receiver, then consider one with high current output (amperage) and a relatively high damping factor (although a receiver's damping factor is always much lower than an amp or integrated amp). A DF of 100 or higher on a receiver would be very good. Brands that come to mind are: Rotel, B&K, Sunfire, and McIntosh. Before Nakamichi declared a form of bancruptcy and reorganized, their RE series of receivers were excellent (Nelson Pass designed amps with VERY high current), and might still be found via the internet.</font>