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Klipsch La Scala or Altec 838 speakers

So I have the opportunity to purchase a pair of Klipsch La Scala vintage 1990s or a 1964 pair of Altec 838’s. I am having a hard time on deciding which pair to pull the trigger on. I have a 2A3 tube amp and I’m looking to run high-efficiency speakers. I know the Lascala has a little more dbs than the Altec but I am wondering if anyone knows the differences between the two and the sound profiles that would I would be hearing from each. Thanks in advance for your help.

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mrdecibel
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I am partial to the Lascala. What kind of sonic "presentation" are you wishing for? How is your room set up? What types of music do you favor? I know you have owned Klipsch before. I am here to help. Always, MrD.

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jasonbourne71
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I own several vintage Altec speakers. They are much better balanced tonally than Klipsch. Efficiency is high enough to work well with low-power tube amps.

sns
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Don't like the K401 horn, believe they used that horn in 1990's. Type A crossover with tractrix horns, now you have a nice speaker.

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