Being new to audio, I recently (6 months ago) purchased a starter system from a local audio store. I bought the Linn Classic and a pair of Snell K-7 speakers at the advice of the salesman. I have the system set up in my office (small room) and listen to classical. I noticed that I have to turn the dial up quite a ways to get any sound and then the bass is not very noticeble.

I told a friend recently about my dilema and when he checked out the system specs he thought it was not such a good match (but he is not sure). The amp is rated at 75 watts at 4 OHMS and the speakers need a minimum 100 watts @ 8 ohms to drive them (87 dba efficiency)according to the literature . He thought either I should get a more powerful amp or a speaker more in line with the receiver (like the Linn Kan). Did I get bad advice at the audio store? I feel I was taken advantage of because of my ignorance. Please give me some advice as I don't know if my friend is correct in his thinking or not.

Thanks in advance and Happy Thanksgiving!