[eljay]

Looking for A/V receiver in ~USD$2000 range to match the speakers. Any recommendations please. I am very confused with all the options available.

What options (networking, # HDMI inputs/outputs, USB jack(s), Dynamic Volume, iPod connectivity, etc.) do you want / need?

Consider spending ~$1,200-$1,500 on a receiver to act as a processor, and then buying an Emotiva XPA-3 or XPA-5 (or even a UPA-5) to handle the power requirements.