RScott

Well, I decided to keep it simple ............. . I bought a 1974 Marantz 16a stereo amp from a friend delighted to see it matched to the LaScala's. . To get my wish of a mouse controlled preamp, receiver, tuner, I've purchased an ASUS Xonar stereo card (It's not your typical sound card) to replace my SoundBlaster 7.1 surround card. http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_Essence_STX/#specifications. . While I'm waiting for the new card to arrive I'm refinishing the cabinets and installing casters under the monsters so I can move them around. Does anyone know of a source for new replacement grilles, NOS or grille material suitable for my old LaScala's?? . Thanks for your help and suggestions to ALL..... . Anymore suggestions or comments would be appreciated. . RScott

Thanks so much for the quick reply Greg,... It will take me a while to assimilate all of your info, I'm a complete noob but it's time to get educated.... I'm a 60 year old farmer/rancher who is a little tractor deaf... I figured these speakers would be cheaper than a hearing aide. LOL... I like my music loud and I live in the middle of nowhere so no neighbors to complain.... I like chest pounding base and crisp midrange but I can't even hear in the tweeter range.

I just bought a pair of Klipsch mod.LSBLS LaScalla speakers at at an auction for $50. In great shape, they've been stored since the mid 80's. They were in a school auditorium. I couldn't believe a new set is $3500. What exactly do I have and what kind of amp, receiver or home theater system can I use to drive them that will allow me to control them through my computer sound card? Info on the new ones states 100W continuous, 400W peak at 8ohm. Is this about right? or are the old ones more power hungry? Where can I get owners manuals for them?? My living room is only 20x30 so I don't think I need to drive them to full capacity. I doubt I'll ever add speakers to make a 5.1 system but if I do, what satellite speakers would you recommend to compliment the LaScala's? Or should I just be a purest and buy an old tube amp?? Nah - I'm getting too old and lazy to turn a dial, slide a slide or switch a switch anymore, it's gotta be a mouse..