HH Scott Vintage Tube Amplifiers

[dantheman91]

Hi All

I'm looking to purchase 4 HH Scott Valve amplifiers from a contact in due course weather or not they can run on UK mains is yet to be seen as i need to view again - whats the best way to go about them they are most likely spares or repair what are the pros and cons great if working ££££'s if not working but what to offer for the lot is hard as the guy is a good friend but i need to way up is it worth the time and effort he's holding them for me at the moment or go for the Audio Innovations 800C i'm looking for advice here. Not that i need anything valve as very happy with the LA Audio but looking into all options models are unknown currently

:):):)

[User211]

No one has answered but all I can say is that my HH Scott 350 tuner is blinkin' fantastic.

So they did make at least one great item;)

[Lawrence001]

Meant to post, I had thought these were the same maker as the HH studio amps the BBC used after Quad but a search showed they are a US valve amp maker. The amps looked very well made to me and worth spending a bit to get them restored.

[dantheman91]

Thanks all will try to do a deal..����

I have a few bits incoming watch this space ��������������

[dantheman91]

Info they are

Scott Type 296
Scott LK 72
Scott stereomaster 340

I'm not sure what to offer and they are strictly spares or repair - what do you guys think worth risking or leave well alone?

[Made in 1968]

Might cost a bit to service those matey

[Firebottle]

At least schematics are available at hhscott.com

All are 110V only by the look of it.

[dantheman91]

At least schematics are available at hhscott.com

All are 110V only by the look of it.

Thanks Alan - would i need a step up or step down transformer for them i have made an offer for the 340 and it seems to have been accepted..

Thank you

[Made in 1968]

Which 340 is it? one of the last ones?

[anthonyTD]

I Have a Stereomaster type 299-B integrated, and a 121 -B Dynaural preamp on the bench at the moment, both came in to be serviced, re-valved etc, these are high quality units, although the amplifiers are quite complicated to set up, ie; bias, and signal balance etc, so not the usual plug and play, I have had a few Scott amps in over the years, and when serviced properly, they are very reliable.
Hope this helps.
A...

[dantheman91]

Here She is...

[dantheman91]

I Have a Stereomaster type 299-B integrated, and a 121 -B Dynaural preamp on the bench at the moment, both came in to be serviced, re-valved etc, these are high quality units, although the amplifiers are quite complicated to set up, ie; bias, and signal balance etc, so not the usual plug and play, I have had a few Scott amps in over the years, and when serviced properly, they are very reliable.
Hope this helps.
A...

Thank you will bear this in mind will arrange for a service by a specialist tech :)

[Made in 1968]

I think Dan be best sending it to Anthony.. The '340'A/B were Tuner/Amps

[Firebottle]

Looks beautiful!
Yes you will need a step down transformer to power it. Well within my capabilities to service it if interested.

[anthonyTD]

:)
There are a few others here, Alan [Firebottle] being one who i am sure could service/repair these amps too, so choose who ever is nearest/easiest to get to.
I think Dan be best sending it to Anthony.. The '340'A/B were Tuner/Amps

[Made in 1968]

Sorry Anthony i did not know Alan serviced tube amps, i thought you were da man

:)

[User211]

I will say that looking inside my Scott 350 servicing won't be easy.

It is a real bird's nest of hardwired madness. Not many companies would have the skills to make one these days.

[Made in 1968]

Aye especially being the 'A' version.. I was hoping he got the later 'B' version. The power supplies were bettah

[anthonyTD]

No worries Andre!:)
I am still Da man though! :eek::D
Sorry Anthony i did not know Alan serviced tube amps, i thought you were da man

:)

[Barry]

Yes - he's Da Man to service Ming Da amplifiers. :D

[anthonyTD]

:eek::D
Yes - he's Da Man to service Ming Da amplifiers. :D

[dantheman91]

I'm collecting Tuesday - then off to an engineer to check over and power up see if she works - I have made an offer its been accepted but can do a bit more if working - doubtful but we will see

[Made in 1968]

Dan
Are you sure you actually want a 110V product like this!

[dantheman91]

Dan
Are you sure you actually want a 110V product like this!

Yes and no - Beautiful bit of kit but a nightmare to repair and get working - I can always change my mind

[Made in 1968]

Certainly is loverly. If it were me, no i wouldnt..

[dantheman91]

Aye I've backed out but interested in something else he has :)

[Made in 1968]

Best with something UK vintage Tube that you know engineers are familiar with. That would have been double trouble being a Receiver too.