Have I got the wrong amp? or the wrong speakers?


Hi all, I'm new to the forum and a relative beginner at hifi, so please excuse the (potentially) dumb question.
In homage to my late father, and the basic, budget setup he had when I was a kid, I've recently acquired a vintage AKAI AA-1150 receiver (circa 1979 I think) and paired it with brand new Wharfedale EVO 4.2 large bookcase speakers.

Two problems - 
First, I think the speakers are waaay too sensitive for the amp - turn the volume up to 3 and the room is shaking. Taking the dial to 11 would definitely kill the Wharfedales.  My old speakers (Paradigm Atom) suffer too, but a little less.  Its definitely the amplifier!
Second, the sound is impossibly forward and bright.  Incredibly clear, with amazing detail (from both vinyl & DAC) but really hard on the ears.

Do I need to ditch the nostalgia and get a warmer, 21st Century integrated amplifier?  Or is there some setting I've missed somewhere?

All suggestions welcomed!
tavish
Your receiver will need to be serviced. You should not have that issue with those speakers. Your match is fine. Like others have said you will probably be better off with an integrated. There are techs that can fix your issue however it may not be worth the investment. 
Was definitely one of those Gems from yesterday. 
Since it's not your father's receiver but one like it, buy yourself a modern receiver and put the Akai away. 
The Rega Brio would probably be a very good match.
I used to have one and I really liked it. A receiver is
not going to do those speakers justice.