Klipsch La Scala --two types?

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

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

Al Klappenberg
Bob Crites sells on eBay
You can contact Dean Westcott through the Klipsch Forum.

The Beyma CP25 is a drop-in tweeter replacement, but the tweet body would need to fit on top of your speaker as it is larger than the K77M.

Not sure who might carry Fane's tweets these days.

If you want to take it far, replace the top section with one of Bill Martinelli's Creations

Plenty of decent tube amps out there. It really depends upon your budget. "Not too pricey" means something different to different people. There's various tube amps built in China yielding big bang for the buck (I'm assuming you're looking for an integrated) from companies like Jolida, Cayin, Prima Luna, etc.

Marco

Thanks again Marco
I'll look into those suggestions
take care
Mike