Hh scott tuner history book

Scott firm start produce in the second half of the 1920s many luxury radios. I am looking at getting me an early transistor hh scott integrated or a tube model if i dont have to overpay. The role of forerunner, assumed by the creative imagination, energy and tenacity of a man, hermon hosmer scott, would never leave him. Scott t4000 service manual original repair book stereo radio tuner. Scotch magic tape, standard width, numerous applications, invisible, designed for office and home use, great for gift wrapping, 34 x inches, boxed, 6 rolls 810k6. Pictured below is a real audio classic from when the golden age of hifi was in full swing. All scott 310series tuners feature a unique 5tube4can iflimiter.

Qa1 qa2 qrf2 qa10 somewhere, i hope, someone has figured out how these scott numbers cross to more usable numbers. Reviews and photos of vintage stereo tuners, including kenwood, sansui. A french october 1977 ad says that the t33s was the basis for scott s 1975 rd receiver a prototype never released. Free hh scott diagrams, schematics, service manuals.

Hhscott vacuum tubes receivers, complete tuneramplifiers. A conventional tuning strength meter and sonic monitor from the 350b tuner were used. Has the same problem as the 518 with the veneer going really ugly. If you have questions for forum members, a picture is worth a thousand words, please post a pic or two to help describe your question or problem. Hh scott went bankrupt in 1973 and then was purchased by a german company who. The hh scott 350 a multiplexcircuitry ive been listening some to my 350 scott but only in mono. If youve never seen the scott full color instruction book. Scott 310 scott 311 c scott 311 s scott 312 scott 314 scott 320 scott 330 b scott 330 c scott 330 d scott 333 b scott 350 scott 350 b scott 350 c scott 350 d scott lt 10 scott lt 110 scott lt 110 b scott lt 112 b 1967 scott 431 scott 510 tl scott 515 tl scott t 516 scott t 526 l scott t 527 l scott 528 t scott 530 tl scott 570 tl scott 800. The 310a had an unusual slide rule dial, where you could actually slide the dial pointer for fast tuning, a tuning knob was also provided for use a vernier.

Vintage hh scott r74s r75s r77s receivers front panel led lamps. One of the best manufacturers in the united states at that time. Scott, germanyowned and operated since 1973, had been at the forefront of digital fm reception, alongwith heathkit and sae west and jvc east. Scott sold some of the earliest fm stereo multiplex tuners and receivers. Some people who are into tube electronics will not be into solid state, and vice versa. Dec 24, 2006 if you cant get a hh scott tube tuner, try an early transistor hh scott broadcast monitor.

Scott stereo catalog amplifiers 200b 30 watt stereo amplifier 222d 48 watt stereo amplifier 299d 80 watt stereo amplifier 4270 60 watt transistorized stereo amplifier tuners 310e automatic fm stereo tuner 333b amfm stereo multiplex tuner 350c wideband fm stereo multiplex tuner 370b fm stereo tuner 4310 fm stereo broadcast monitor tuner 4312 transistorized automatic. You will need a free hifi manuals account to be able. It has then built the first integrated hifi phon amplifier 210a. Scott graduated from the massachusetts institute of technology, where he was a member of the phi delta theta fraternity. In 1957 the company moved into a new atateoftheart manufacturing and research facility at powder mill road in maynard, ma. Hh scott diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. It was boxy, 4 12 by by 10 14 housed in a metal case. Hh scott or hermon hosmer scott was a pioneer in developing the golden age of hifi where engineers were in charge not accountants. Scott, with a rustic old shoe factory as place in cambridge, ma. Hh scott 330d stereomaster am fm stereo tube tuner very good condition. History deserves to be remembered recommended for you. I was impressed by my hh scott solid state receiver a 344, i believe it was that i used to have. Much better than i would have guessed, especially considering i was worried it might blow up when i turned it on. This indepth record of the birth of audiophilia charts the history of the hobby from its world war.

Theres a lot of information presented on over 200 pages within this site. Scott produced the first high fidelity amplifier in the modern. Used unusual bottomedge slide rule tuning, with illuminated indicator and coarse tuning slider. Hermon hosmer scott march 28, 1909 april, 1975 was a pioneer in the hifi industry and founder of h. Ironically, these kits were often more costly to produce than the factorywired units. Hh scott t526 manual hifi stereo amfm tuner hifi engine. This was one of my all time favorite tube amps and i have had it for over 10 years now. Get the best deals on scott vintage electronics when you shop the largest online. Scott produced the first high fidelity amplifier in the modern sense of the term. The mdf was hollow inside whereas the pl518 is a solid two layers of mdf fused together. Hh scott high quality service manuals schematics user owner instruction manuals print reprint reproduction pdf free classic vintage audio stereo. If you are looking for restoration or collector advice, please visit the best selfhelp, moderated, online community dedicated to helping collectors of vintage h.

Vintage hh scott lt112b tube tuner front panel led lamps. You can scroll through the list to find the brand you are interested in and then read. Break out the champagne, find a ribbon to tie around its neck, and smash it against the side of something gigantic. The hh scott 350 a multiplexcircuitry audiogon discussion forum. Scott rs550 service manual original repair book stereo receiver tuner radio. Scott, made a dualband tuner, the 330, which was set up so you could get am in the right channel and fm in the left. Antique radio forums view topic hh scott carlisle console.

The absolute sound is launching a brand new column. Scott a40r service manual original book stereo radio receiver tuner turntable. Super clean and reminded me of the mac 1700 close in sound anyway. What would you pay for one of the lk150 power amplifiers assembled in the factory to test their instruction book. Eh scott radio enthusiasts the fine things are always hand made. Scott radio labs chicago manufacturer in usa, model types. Scott, inc scott graduated from the massachusetts institute of technology, where he was a member of the phi delta theta fraternity. In addition, youll find great book recommendations that may be of interest to you based on your search and purchase history, as well as the most wished for and most gifted books. The very first stereo radio broadcasts were in the late 1950s, but they were primarily experiments. Search the internet or read books there are a few suggestions here to. From my own personal collection, a beautiful lk 72 in near mint shape. A french october 1977 ad says that the t33s was the basis for scotts 1975 rd receiver a prototype never released.

Scott lk 72 vintage integrated tube amplifier and a lt 110 tube tuner in great shape. The type 340 a represented scotts evolution of the 355208 tuner preamp below into a full receiver. During this period audio components were designed and built without any compromise, and were considered the high technology of. Huge listings of parts, tubes, transistors, technical books. I have compiled a list of recent sales for many of the popular vintage receivers. Later, scott eliminated unsightly wires and tubes by. At this time, many manufacturers, including scott, fisher, harmon kardon, etc. To purchase t526t526l spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Scott hifi stereo archive this site promotes sharing of information, understanding and historic appreciation of vintage h. Oct 12, 2014 finally decided to hook the old war horse up and see what she sounds like.

Yes, and these old hh scott warhorses are superb for klipsch speakers. The 355 was introduced as a more versatile replacement for the older 399. Antique radio forums view topic h h scott transistors. Eh scott radio enthusiasts the fine things are always. Hh scott from their maynard, massachusetts, research facilities, audio pioneers hermon hosmer scott and chief research engineer, daniel r. The lt110 is the kit form of the 350 fm stereo tuner. Scotts first fm tuner, the 310a was introduced in december 1954. Find great deals on ebay for scott tuner and fisher tuner. Oct 22, 2014 the hh scott 350 a multiplexcircuitry ive been listening some to my 350 scott but only in mono. Scott kits feature the same engineering, same high performance, same fea tures and. Vintage hh scott stereomaster 433 digital radio tuner on ebay. It was founded in 1947 by hermon hosmer scott in cambridge, massachusetts and moved to maynard, mass in 1957.

If you cant get a hh scott tube tuner, try an early transistor hh scott broadcast monitor. The 99 series was the best selling amplifier scott ever made, so in theory, there. Scott 299c tube receiver is such a great piece of audio history. See more ideas about antique radio, antiques and tv on the radio.

The power switch was converted to serve as the monostereo switch, in addition to switching power. Gordons daugher, marian turner johnson has added new material as well as reprinted all of the material in the original book. Hh scott vintage hifi 310e tube fm tuner 4310 310 e nr. If you are looking for manuals or service data on a scott set, please click on the scott info archive link above. I own their fm tuner from this era, the much ignored and underrated 312d. Scott had their own inhouse department just for the production of instruction books. Hh scott 342 manual solid state stereo tuner amplifier. Scott vacuum tube consumer high fidelity audio products produced from 1946 through 1966.

Dang, have only listened for about 2 hours, but hey, she sounds quite nice. After thirty years, the second printing of the 1977 gordon turner history of scotts hill, tennessee is now available. Hh scott stereomaster 388 receiver serviced very good condition. The qualities that make citation iii the worlds best fm tuner also make it. Audiophiles could have purchased a mcintosh power amplifier as early as 1949. The same french ad also says that the 19751977 period saw scott register 150 worldwide patents related to hifi. Sep 08, 2011 the very first stereo radio broadcasts were in the late 1950s, but they were primarily experiments. During this period audio components were designed and built without any compromise, and were considered the high technology of their time, like computers and the internet is now.

As a tuner preamp similar to the older 331series the 355 had no basic power amplifier section like the 399 receiver. The switching provisions were much improved over those of the 330c, to provide more flexibility for the reception of amfm simulcasts. The fine things are always made by hand, and although he left the company in 1945, his dedication to quality. I had a hh scott ps87a for a little while that was pretty nice. I would like to use the intended equilivant, rather than something that sorta works. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by hh scott. The companys competition included brands like fisher, marantz, mcintosh, and harman kardon. An all original hh scott 4312 stereomaster 4312 fm stereo tube hybrid tuner this unit is in near mint cosmetic condition from 1963 it turns on ok and works on both channels it was able to pick up several distant strong stations as we are 70 miles from nearby cities other features not tested lights. More than 150 patents filed worldwide attest to this. Hh scott amps preamps and tuners classic tube audio. A 310 series or 312 series will serve you well and wisely. Amplifier 233 66 watt stereo amplifier 299d 80 watt stereo amplifier tuners 312 transistor fm stereo tuner 333b amfm stereo multiplex tuner 350d wideband fm stereo multiplex tuner 370b fm stereo tuner 4312 transistorized automatic fm stereo tuner receivers 340b fm stereo tuner 70 watt stereo amplifier 344 fm. It was from the mid 1960s, and i used it for the fm tuner section, because the amp gave out. Find great deals on ebay for h h scott and hh scott.

Scott t120a service manual original repair book stereo radio tuner receiver. A mear 18 watts x 2 and yet has audiophile sound when connected to a decent set of speakersjbl l36. Vintages hifi hh scott, scott, the forerunner of high. Online shopping from a great selection at electronics store. However my belief is that its all stock so im hoping that replacing the tubes in the multiplex will clear up the noise and microphonic echo from the 6bl8. For these stereo broadcasts you had to set one channel on an fm station while the other was on an am station. As a tunerpreamp similar to the older 331series the 355 had no basic power amplifier section like the 399 receiver. From their maynard, massachusetts, research facilities, audio pioneers hermon hosmer scott and chief research engineer, daniel r. Not a blaster but a contender for jazz or classical. Scott sold some of the earliest fm stereo multiplex tuners and receivers, with some units sold as kits. Amplifier kit, lt 111 fm stereo tuner kit, lt 110 fm stereo tuner kit, lc 21 stereo preamplifier kit, and the lk 150.