Want to setup basic home audio system

I think you made a terrific decision on the gear.
Order, shmorder! When you are offered a great deal, jump on it.
I cannot give my opinion as I am not familiar with the sound of the speakers you have listed.
I ask that you not discount the Ascend Acoustic Sierra 2.
They can even be upgraded to the Sierra 2ex with a new style SEAS woofer from Ascend. Reported to be very, very good for the upgrade cost.

Nice score on the Nakamichi’s!
And kudos to Mr. Jolly for helping a fellow music lover get started....

thecarpathian: 
One of the few great decisions I've made all year was to sign up with this forum. Never have I thought in a million years so many people would help me out and, not once, had anyone replied back negatively or in a rude manner. What an awesome community this is! I feel like this should forum should become an annual in-person event in like say, Vegas?
Regarding the Ascends, I will keep that in mind in the event I see someone selling it near my area. I did see sierra 1's with cbm-170s for sale on offermeup few months back. It must be that good if alot of forums online are talking about it!

I agree that Mr. Jolly is one cool person with some serious gear! 

Unfortunately, not all threads are as smooth and positive as this one.
They can become quite contentious and nasty. A lot of personality clashes.
Still, the majority are quite informative with guys who really know their stuff.
Also, A lot of guys who THINK they know their stuff.
I am neither. My audio knowledge is quite limited. 
Take your time finding speakers. Check power handling and sensitivity.
Make sure it is compatible with your amp.
And enjoy.

This may be the single most positive thread I've read on this forum since I became addicted to it ten months ago! 

  +1 panzrwagn
Regarding using Blu-tac for mounting stand mounts. That was my former go to for putting stand mount speakers on stands, brilliant stuff and helps stop ringing.