Welcome to the site Billy. As others have mentioned, great choice on the 4.0 for powering the Polks. That amp is a powerhouse and should drive them well.
Anyone that gets large speakers shipped on a pallet and then leaves the boxes in his bedroom belongs here
Welcome Wileysdad. From your opening story it sounds like you have finally found your home on this site. Great people here and loads of technical information. Just remember....it's never really a problem when you can't quite figure out how to hook up 4 Carver amps to one pair of speakers
Welcome!! As others have said, you will soon find out that this site is different from others. No one here will judge or compare systems. Besides, Kevin (The pusher) will be along soon to kick your OCCD into high gear