On 22 Sep 2006 04:33:04 -0700, "
wrote:

I'd love to know a few brands/models to start listening to and if my
price bracket / wooden floor / will totally waste the amp's capability
- clearly listenting to my amp in a shop is not possible and a starting
point, before borrowing speakers would be nice.............but I
appreciate may not be realistic.

The amp and CD player, as long as they're competent, will have minimal
impact on sound quality. You're listening to the speakers, in the
room. (Well, actually, far more important again you're listing to the
performance and the recording.)

The Quad 11L you mention are small speakers with 5" bass drivers. You
might prefer your Mission 760s. What don't you like about them?