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A rocking tube amp & speaker combo?

I am currently running a set of George Wright Mono 10's with a WLA12AL Wright preamp. I love the sound, but on heavier, more layered music, the mids & highs sound harsh through my Klipsch La Scala's. Perhaps no big surprise there. So I'm going to set up two systems: one a SET amp-based system run through the La Scala's, and the other for more driving music (Matthew Sweet to Metallica). I think the Mono 10's could work well if mated with a more appropriate speaker. Maybe a Klipsch Forte? Room aesthetics DO play a role. Don't need room shaking bass, just a clean, tight, driving sound. And no offense, but SS just isn't my cup of tea, in case you might have that in mind. Thank you for the suggestions, on either the amp or the speaker options.
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As an old LaScala owner I know exactly what your hearing. That sound is never going to go completely away. There are ways to help.

I agree with the above coments regarding amps. But also consider this. (Maybe you've already done this)

Clean internal connections in the speaker.
Possibly rewiring with better cable.
Choice of speaker wire is important.
Clean power will also dramatically smooth out the sound. There is so much junk on the AC, it's severly magnified by a speaker with that sensitivity.

If you're using CD as a source, look into a tube CD player.
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