Speaker pairing for audiolab 9000 series

Fifty miles is close. I used to drive 120 miles every couple months. I'd get up early, be there when they open. I've visited places across the country while on business trips. 

Locate and call in advance making an appointment for when you will be in. tell them the kind of electronics you have and anything you can tell them about your preferences. Then they can be ready for you. 

I would say that your amp probably does not restrict your choice of speakers a lot. In other words you don't have to have tremendously efficient speakers. Main stream in terms of requirements. 

So, you really should listen to some of the major brands... even if a trip is required. I would also spend more than the cost of your audiolab 9000 if you can afford it... used would net you even better. 

I would listen to DynAudio, Sonus faber, B&W, and maybe Totem. Be cautious not to simply choose the speaker with the most treble and bass. This can net you a speaker that is heartless.

Try to listen to the music and not the speaker... which ones move you? 

Auditioning, very important.