The mountains between you and Mt. Wilson are going to be a challenge for any antenna.
Of the two antennas you've got, the Stellar Labs is clearly the best choice for attempting reception of real channels 7 through 13. Small UHF only antennas like the Esky would be my last choice, they simply aren't designed to receive VHF signals.
If I were trying to receive signals from Mt. Wilson, I'd be inclined to use a large combination antenna such as the Winegard HD7698P which has both UHF (real channels 14 and up) and high band VHF (real channels 7 through 13) capabilities.
Before recommending an amplifier, It would be very helpful to see an FM Fool report for your location. If you have a strong FM transmitter nearby, you may be experiencing mixing and distortion problems in your existing amplifier. There are other possibilities, such as interference from florescent or LED bulbs as well as other RF noise sources in or near your location. VHF channels are more prone to interference than the UHF simply because they are closer in frequency to many of the signals that come from noisy electronic devices.
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)
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