Smitty8451

Here is my current setup showing my existing system.

Thanks for all the replies folks, bit the bullet and have 1 la Scala AL5 on the way with 4-6 weeks estimated delivery. Might sound nuts but also got the Fortee IV’s on the way to us as surrounds. I’m thinking this is probably now my speaker end game and could not be more pleased. 😁😁😁

Thank you Islander, your advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for all the inputs guys, sounds like I’ll be ordering a third la Scala, do you all think Fortee iv’s for surround would be a good setup timbre wise, or just leave well enough alone?

Hello All Currently I have the following setup for my Home Theater and would like some advice: Front Left/Right - la Scala al5 Center - RC-64 III Surround - RS-62 II Rear Surround - RS-52 II Front Height - RB-61 II Subs - 2 Rythmik Audio 15” Subs During this pandemic my job was not affected so I was able to Save a bit of cash and am contemplating doing the following; Option 1: get a third la Scala for the center and two fortee IV’s for surrounds, and remove front presence and surround back speakers (5.2) Option 2: get a third la Scala for the center, keep all else (9.2) Option 3: get a Cornwall IV for the center, 2 fortee iv’s for surround and relegate RS-62’s for rear surround, remove front height (7.2) ‘Option 4: same as option 1 but keep front presence and move RS-62 to rear surround duty (9.2) My audio knowledge gleaned from 40+ years of experience has me leaning towards a full heritage lineup for timbre, but I’m not sure how the Fortee or Cornwall in option 3 would fit in with the Scala speakers. I do know with my current setup that the Reference line does struggle to keep up with the Scala s, yes even the big ol RC-64 Iii, which is leading me to this question along with the mismatched timbre. This is all being driven by the following; Yamaha CX-5200 Preamp Ati AT 2007 amp Ati AT 2004 amp Oppo UDP-205 Room size is approximately 26’ wide by 23’ deep 9’ ceiling Stereo listening is done with other gear utilizing the la scalas Any advice/Experiences is greatly appreciated

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I find keeping any equipment with top vents covered by acrylic covers really extends there service life not to mention as my wife says “they look like museum pieces, kinda like you”. No dust, no accidental knocking the tubes around and aesthetically pleasing to boot. 😁😁

I have a dedicated room for all my upper end gear, here is a picture of the front end and home theater system. I have spent many years configuring my system and as it is now I can play any source on any amp via balanced matrix switches. La Scala AL5, RC-64 III, RB-61 II, RS-62 II, RS-52 II, DIY Rythmik Audio 1510 subs. Tubes only play to the La Scala.

Here is mine, Rogue Audio RP-7 preamp, Atlas Magnum II amp, Rogue Audio Pharoah, Elekit TU-8800, and Tavish Adagio Phono pre with tube rectified power supply.

AL5’s have arrived, could not be more pleased and signed by the man himself on both the top hat and bass bin on both pairs of speakers. Now to figure out who to will them too.....nah I’ll have em buried with me 😄😄

So I had a break this weekend and figured it was a good time to pack up my la Scala II’s for the gentleman who’s buying them, got them moved and setup for him and he’s loving them, my girls got a good home. Anyway came home and setup some temp speakers turned on the system......and what the hell did I do!!!, it’s listenable but hurry up shipping I need my AL5’s like yesterday!!!, just don’t know what you got till it’s gone.

I really like the Atlas II it has great depth and a very wide soundstage, very holographic in nature. I did change out the 12au7 and 12ax7 tubes with some of the best 1950 era tubes i could purchase. When I don’t have time to get the Atlas warmed up I use my pharaoh integrated amp, it runs cooler and has NOS Brimer tubes in it. The only issue I have come across is the noise floor. The Atlas is dead quite but the Pharoah does have some tube rush. After talking to Nick at Rogue he said the gain on the Pharoah is high by design so very sensitive speakers will reflect that, but once the music starts it’s not noticeable I run 4 separate systems through my la Scala II speakers and my order of best sound is the following with 1 being the highest: 4 - Yamaha CX-A5200 SS preamp-> ATI AT-2004/AT-2007 SS Amps 3 - Pharoah Tube Integrated Amp (tube pre, SS amp) 2 - Yamaha CX-5000 SS preamp-> Elekit TU-8800 Amp (tube amp) 1 - Rogue RP7 Tube preamp -> Atlas Magnum II Tube Amp I also run 2 rhythmic subs via a Antimode Dual Core II to fill in below 50 hz and the blend in seamlessly with all my systems. I have some AL5’s on the way and am looking forward to hearing them as I believe Mr. Delgado has changed the mid and tweeter along with the crossovers.

Thanks guys, yea the rabbit hole is deep SAC/MAC/TAC Cold War vet

Hello all, long time lurker but first time posting on this forum. To start of with a little history on my post topic. I’ve always enjoyed music, and during my 23 years in the military (Air Force (AKA flyboy) that’s for the vets on the forum, btw thank you for your service, I grew to appreciate fine audio gear. I started of with a inexpensive Fisher late 80’s multipeace rack system, then graduated to Carver separates in the early 90’s with some DBX gear thrown in. When surround became a thing replaced it all with B&K equipment bought from Tweeter in Virginia. All along this time I went through a myriad of Bose floor standing speaker to include 901’s, 601’s and 501’s (I didn’t know any better) but finally settled on some Bose 10.2 speakers I got for a steal. Fast forward to 2009 and a year after I retired I went to the local hi-fi shop (I now work there) and purchased a pair of Klipsch RF-63 speakers.....OMG awesome sound and what has followed is purchasing the following, rc-62Ii, Rs-52, Rs-62ii, Rs-52ii, rc-64iii, and 2 years ago a pair of la Scala II walnut speakers. Now I was good until I bought the la Scala, then it was “they sound better with tubes”. Heck before you know it Rogue audio Pharoah, then RP-7, the Atlas magnum II amp, but no, let’s go all in, hand built tube amp (I really enjoyed this) and now in 3-6 weeks a brand new pair of La Scala AL5’s my dream speakers. I can honestly say music has never sounded better and the knowledge I have gleaned from this forum over the years is priceless so thank you all. Here is a list of my current system, please advise on any improvements I may gain in your experience. Rogue Audio RP-7 Pharoah Atlas Magnum II Yamaha CX-A5000/5200 Sony HAP-Z1ES OPPO UDP-205 HA-1 Tavish Audigio Phono pre-amp Music Hall MMF 7.1 Elekit TU-8800 Antimode 2.0 Assorted Ashley PEQ/EQ’s Luxman AS-55 Kramer VS-88a selectors like my topic says Klipsch can be dangerous, but oooooohhhhh soooo good