I would go for it and take the La Scalas regardless( I never owned a pair but have always wanted them, or the Belles for size purposes). If you still prefer the Lores, no problem. You would then have two great speakers and could switch out from time to time. I currently have MG 20's, vintage Dahlquist DQ 10s (with amazing upgrades from Bill L. at Millersound) and a pair of Audio Physic Virgo IIs (plus a few mini-monitors including Fried Betas, Spendor S 3/5s and Sound Dynamics 300ti's and RTS3Bs). I obviously also have a very understanding wife. On certain works each speaker has its advantages. I use a CJ Premier 8A (modified by Bob and Gary Backert at rhbSoundDezign) for the current hungry Magnepans and DQ 10s, and a Deja Vu PP 2A3 for the Virgo II's and mini-monitors. As my wife says, you can have all of the speakers you want(within reason of course),but ONLY one wife. Works for me.
Klipsch La Scala Dilemma
A friend of ours gave a pair of Klipsch La Scalas to a friend of hers some 15 years ago... And is now looking to get them back and transfer them to me. I currently use a pair of Tekton Lores and really like them, but would love to own the La Scalas.
Here's my dilemma: If I take delivery of the La Scalas, they're mine for good, regardless of whether I prefer them over the Lores or not. I can't go and sell them or put 'em out in the garage.
With that in mind, and you were in my shoes, would you just go for it and ultimately sell off the Lores, or stick with the Lores and just stand down on taking the La Scalas?
(My int. amp. is a Red Wine Audio Signature 30.)
Here's my dilemma: If I take delivery of the La Scalas, they're mine for good, regardless of whether I prefer them over the Lores or not. I can't go and sell them or put 'em out in the garage.
With that in mind, and you were in my shoes, would you just go for it and ultimately sell off the Lores, or stick with the Lores and just stand down on taking the La Scalas?
(My int. amp. is a Red Wine Audio Signature 30.)