Klipsch La Scala --two types?

The industrial type you describe were built for portability. Some later versions came apart into a top and bottom half. They are not identical in terms of the cabinet, of course, but the drivers are all the same (which, as you know, varied over the years of production - they are still being produced today). I'd concur on the K55M mid and the K77m tweet (which is the first thing I'd replace for a large improvement), but I'd say the AA crossovers were the better version. I'm not familiar with your Tuner, but most tube amplifiers are an ideal match with LaScalas. I'm not a fan of SS amps with Klipsch horn loaded speakers. I have heard McIntosh SS sound good with them though. Prices for used LaScalas are all over the board. I'd say on average they go for around $ 1200-1400 for 80's stuff in good condition. Shipping is a bugger as they're heavy and large.

Plenty of info and opinions on the Klipsch forums if you can figure out their search engine.

Good luck.

Jax2 is absolutely correct.
The home version is prettier/more wife friendly.
These are huge. You will 95% of the quality and sound with a pair of Cornwalls if the size is an issue.
An Onkyo running them? Nah...not in the same league.
The Onkyo will have more than enough power, 3 watts is all it takes. However, it will probably sound a bit harsh and even over exaggerated. Look at tubes, class A rated amps or something a little more forgiving for power.

Thanks guys:)
Jax2, is it likely the mid 80's La Scalas do not have the K55M and the K77? Is this something that was added to the newer models?

Thanks Elevick about the Onkyo, I will look into a nice tube amp:)

Jax2, is it likely the mid 80's La Scalas do not have the K55M and the K77? Is this something that was added to the newer models?

Actually the drivers and crossover I recommended are from the older models and were replaced with less desirable components (arguably so). My suggestion to replace the tweet is not with another Klipsch, but with a drop-in Beyma replacement. I was using a Fane 2020 slot tweeter for a HUGE improvement in the high end. AA is the best of the Klipsch Xovers, IMO, but you can replace those with modern versions of the same Xover by either Bob Crites or Dean Westcott, or a completely revised version by Al Klappenberg. As far as which works best, YMMV. I think the AA is a damn good Xover, but they will come with older components which could stand for improvement just from an age standpoint. Elevick makes a good recommendation on the Cornwall alternative, although the size and weight is not that far off. A tube amp would be an ideal companion, again, IMHO.

Marco

Thanks again Jax2,, i appreciate the information and your advice..I am actually going to be receiving a pair of the La Scalas before the end of the week.. They are black with side handles and have some scrathces, but suppose to be a one owner and in good shape otherwise. He is actually delivering them to me from over 400 miles:)..I only pay him when they get here, so he must be true to his word.

Can you recommend where I could purchase the replacemet parts you mentioned? do you know of a decent tube amp i should try? something not too pricey though:)Thanks again
Mike