Best sound quality

I've bought Yamaha RX-V2400 and am completely satisfied with it. After doing an in-depth research on various receivers (Denon, Kenwood, Pioneer, Harman Kardon), I have settled for RX2400. The reasons are several. Some of them are:

120W per channel, THD (Total Harmonic distortion) of 0.04% which is very good, THX certification (not that this is greatly useful), all dolby and DTS formats, the option of lip-sync for audio delay, zone 2 features, and the sheer power of the machine. The YPAO automatic setup was awesome. Do use it.

The first movie I watched on it was Cliffhanger. I also played braveheart soundtrack and the minutest of the sounds were revealed with utmost accuracy.

Just like you, I have searched all of the internet for information. One thing I could not find was what speakers go with what receivers. For your information, here is my system:

Yamaha RX-V2400 receiver, Harman Kardon HKTS 14 and added HKS 4 for back surround to make 7.1 channel speakers, Pionner DV-578A-S. Trust me, building this wasnt easy. It took a considerable amount of time in research and energy. In case you want more information, here are the best websites:

www.cnet.com
www.crutchfieldadvisor.com
www.vanns.com (this is where I bought. its authorized dealer. great site)
www.ecoustics.com (tons of info)
www.audioholics.com

For best pricing, check out:

www.froogle.com
www.pricesan.com
www.cnet.com
www.nextag.com
www.amazon.com

Also, always visit the specific product's website and get information. Call the Customer Service reps for info and compatibility issues.

Hope this information helps. Good luck shopping.