Klipsch La Scala replacement?

@erivera1990  Thank-you for that information.  Your room is large enough to handle the Maggies you have even though they are the shorter version.  Here is a nice report you might enjoy:

He compares them to one of the Klipsch models.  Given your hardware, you might enjoy moving on to the MGII (used) or one of their newer models, which are very affordable.  I would suggest the model that meets your budget--i.e., get the most expensive model you can afford.  Their top-end models are very expensive these days.  I would DEFINITELY give them a try in your new room as it is large enough to handle them.

I am not familiar with your hardware, but a good tube amp is always a good choice for Maggies, IMO.  As for a pre-amp, you might want to try a used ARC one if you can.  FYI, I still have Magneplaner I-C speakers and an ARC 6-B pre-amp after all these years and, while they might not compare to some of the newer stuff, the system is as good as it was 40 years ago.

Best of luck with your auditioning; it will be interesting to see what you finally end up with!

Cheers!

@outrider 

I’d hardly call that a review.

@Ozzy62… since the OP knows his La Scalas well, a full review seems unnecessary, but the specs from the linked source are relevant. 

The other link goes to a proper review of the Chorus I, which is a well regarded alternative to a La Scala, especially if lack of floor space is a concern.

Just thinking out loud here but if you are accustomed to the Klipsch sound, I believe that Klipsch heritage has a general character of high efficiency, high dynamics, which leads to a "live" sound signature. Probably bc the mid range is so good on those things(la scalas).  I own zu speakers and that is the kind of sound you get from them as well. Sure it is a scaled down from the la scala, but so is your new room.  Well within your budget too.  Dirty Weekend is what I have but my room recently moved to a bigger room, so now I may be parting with them.  After running the zu's for years I picked up a pair of Vandersteen 2 sig 3's and it took awhile to get used to the opposite side of sound signature(low efficiency, lower dynamics, etc)  I no longer have the "live" sound especially at low volume like the zu's did.  Now I have a smooth musical sound.  Both good but very different.

I elevated the Klipsch Heresy 4’s to TV Tray height… they have the same midrange horns and crossovers as the La Scalas … teamed up with the SVS Micro 3000, and my Cary Tube Amp. There’s just nowhere higher to go, for me.