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I tried to search the forum. I am sure this topic has been discussed, but I did not find a thread. My K-horns are from 1978 and have the AA crossover. They will be placed in a room approx. 24' X 18' with 8 foot ceilings. My main source is a Linn LP12. I mainly listen to clasical (concerti, symphonies, quartets), but also listen to classic rock sometimes. I would like to get an integrated, but am open to seperates. I have a phono preamp that I like (Hagerman Coronet 2). My leading candidate for solid state is an Accuphase E-530 or E-550. My leading candidate for tubes is Audio Note 2A3 based tube amp; Kit 1. See link below. http://www.audionotekits.com/kit1.html I believe either of these can be had for around $2,000. Which would be better / best? Any other suggestions? Thanks.

On Ebay in my area, there is a pair of La Scala speakers that were used in a local church. They have a S-100c amp mounted on the inside. Serial numbers are # LSBB 9R405 and # LSBB 6P706. I know that the "R" means 1977 and the "P" means 1976. They are reported to be in good condition both sonically and cosmetically. Here is a link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180111689097&indexURL=0#ebayphotohosting 1) I plan on using these in a 2-channel setup. Does anyone know anything about the amp that is mounted? Is it any good? Will there be any problem hooking my integrated (Audiolab 8000A) to these? 2) Can the amp be easily bypassed or removed? 3) Does it matter that these are not matching and produced 1 year apart? 4) Are these years of production desirable? I have heard that these are "sought after"? Any reason why I would like or dislike them? 5) Any idea which woofer (K-33-E), tweeter (K-77-F), and midrange (K-55-X) are installed? The ones listed I think were just copied and pasted from the Klipsch website, with no regard to what is actually in the pair actually listed for sale. 6) Anything else I should know about these? Are they worth the $750 they state as the reserve? 7) I am aware that the Audiolab 8000A may not be the best match for these. I would probably seek out something else in the future (depending on if the above mentioned mounted amp can be removed). Thanks for any / all answers and suggestions.