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rowedscholar:
La Scala's preferably with a mod or two in acceptable cosmetic condition (performance must be better than just acceptable). Price I'm willing to pay dependent on condition but absolute upper limit of $1800. Willing to travel 5-6 hours to pick up if necessary.

Sir Thrift-a-Lot:
FWIW, I don't think that LaScalas require mods to be outstanding.

I spent a lot of time with several pair of stock LaScalas when I worked for the AV Dept at Boston Conservatory (work study job).   I'm of the opinion that many folks who scream mod are simply using them in a room which is too small for them.   You have to be at least 10 feet back before the horns blend.   Any closer and you are hearing individual beams rather than one integrated speaker.

rowedscholar:
STAL,
 I have read that the Al Klappenberger crossover modification is pretty impressive.  I guess I should have said "preferably serviced recently and up to spec" rather than requiring modifications. There are definitely some modifications that I wouldn't want, after all I want to buy La Scala's not a clone. The ALK modification is one  I would be willing to pay for and wouldn't mind if that were reflected in the price. And vintage La Scala's would be perfectly fine as long as they are fully functioning and serviced. I will have a 14 x 24 listening room. My listening position will probably be (with speakers 10 feet apart) will likely be between 10 to 12 feet away from them. It might be better to have more than 12 feet between the two but that's what I've got to work with. I think in terms of room size my biggest limitation will be the 8 foot ceilings.

Sir Thrift-a-Lot:

--- Quote from: rowedscholar on January 01, 2018, 01:31:23 PM ---I think in terms of room size my biggest limitation will be the 8 foot ceilings.

--- End quote ---

Mine too (as you saw).

RnR:
Good luck with the search i'll keep an eye out too, as I routinely search "klipsch" just to see whats out there and what it's going for.
I've had forte II's for about 4 years now, and while not LaScalas, they do share some similar qualities.  The pair I bought had titanium tweeters and updated crossovers (crites).  I've used high power solid-state as well as low powered tube amps, both with good results just a different presentation.  I do tend to prefer a tube amp with these, it just makes them more holographic/3-D, but that is not to say a SS counterpart couldn't do the same.  Synergy plays an important role w/ these, more often that not meaning mellower components upstream (for me).

I have other speakers as well, and quite honestly they do some things better - like imaging, bass control, timing.
 The one thing though that continually strikes me about Klipsch speakers is their midrange and treble detail.  A lot of times where other speakers tend to shove things like background vocals/keyboards/cymbal decay/ext too far back in the mix to my ears, klipsch tends to bring it to the limelight.  This can also equate exaggerating certain passages too. To me they are just more "live" sounding and fun! 


Have you had LaScala in the past?  If so, what kind of amplification do you use? What were your experiences?

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