How efficient are your speakers? SET amps like high efficiency speakers.
I'm not sure how to answer this, still learning. The current set of speakers that I'm building are the Classix II from PartsExpress. I'll admit that I chose these more from recommendations and reviews than specs. I was looking for bookshelf speakers that would probably do ok without a sub, as I'm short on space. My current setup is a Pioneer SX-525 that has been in the family since before I was born. I haven't finished the speakers yet, so I don't even know how this setup will sound, and the last time I played a record with this receiver was probably in the early 80s.
I can't post links to specs, maybe because my account is still new, but here are the specs from the speakers:
Dayton Audio DC160-8 6-1/2" Classic Woofer -
Impedance 8Ω
Frequency Response 30 to 4,000Hz
Sensitivity 86.1dB 2.83V/1m
Peerless by Tymphany BC25TG15-04 1" Silk Dome Tweeter -
Impedance 4Ω
Frequency Response 1,100 to 20,000Hz
Sensitivity 93.2dB 2.83V/1m
That being said, I'm not opposed to building another set of speakers, well, because why not?
Also, something that came to mind - I'm in the Seattle area and would be willing to meet up with someone and pay or trade for their time to help me get started with some basic mentoring. I'm definitely not an expert at anything in particular, but could work something out.