Offered here is one, (1 single piece) H. H. Scott 121-B preamp, perfect for a wonderful mono LP / 78 system. Or add a second 121 and get the ultimate in control, EQ and Scott's Dynaural clarifier / Rumble filter for each channel! It powers on and works (exhibit A & video below) -- please read further below. Includes original HH Scott cabinet / case!
From the burgeoning days of HiFi -- this was one of HH Scott's earliest hifi centric preamp products. Very contemporaneous and comparable to the McIntosh C-8 or the Fisher-80C or of course, the now priceless Marantz Model 1. The Scott 121 series actually predates quite a few other options available to the collector. These beautiful sounding and extremely versatile preamps are just what's needed if you listen to classic Vinyl or even older 78s (this in fact is your best choice for 78's). The selections for record EQ & noise filters are unsurpassed on these models for old record & tape formats. You also get a killer smooth cathode follower circuit and tons of inputs for your hopefully all tube single ended, PP, or vintage Williamson amp / horn driver system!
This was/is rare to find, looks to be entirely original. I gave it a brief bench test, it was brought up slowly on a current monitored variac. All seems to operate as normal and the preamp sounds great, and was suprisingly low noise, even at max settings. It's old, so please expect the occasional scratching from the 1950s original controls; with use or cleaning these problems vanish. Power transformer was a normal temperature, and the controls I tried leaped to action in clarity (did not test all functions or switches). I enjoyed listening to this preamp, and did not want to turn it off! After a good 30 minute test, I started to hear a slight & gradual increase in distortion, this means some of the original caps may need to be replaced / changed out.Not a big deal, and normal for any equipment of this age. It's so refresing to see an original preamp in this condition, and with just a little & inexpensive go-over it should be reliable for many years to come. Preamp is sold as powering on condition, no shorts and good transformers; but is as-is and all original, please EXPECT to replace some of the coupling caps soon. Sounds great, be sure to listen to test video.
UPDATE,see this preamp playing in video below: just now bench tested -- tested & matched vintage Sylvania tubes, and all are playing very well. All transformers working perfect, power trans is OK. This amp will be sold fairly quickly, lots of international interest. Very quiet at first power up. Unit MAY NEED some new caps SOON. Plan on minor work, and don't change out anything you don't have to.Very nice sound. Lots of inputs, controls, EQ's and great LP / 78 filters!
Listen now to this (1) Scott 121-B model, from about 1955/56 loaded with vintage 1950's USA Sylvania 12aX7 & 12Au7 tubes.
Source in this case is 16bit CD player, and a 300B SE amplifier, feeding a single MONO speaker, a Yamaha NS-10 type monitor.
Copyright 2012
Yes..Great for collectors; and listeners. This is a solid, scarce piece of HiFi quality, well worth your time. And after a little go-over, it will likely be your best preamp! Amazing, all original. Conservatively designed and skillfully constructed, writes Scott -- very true of this era. Scott was one of the few companies that usually wound transformers in house, and used more expensive & strong aluminum chassis. This preamp, as you can see -- presents beautifully, and will look handsome in any home. ... it will glimmer further with just a small amount of detailing. Face plate cosmetics are really, really nice -- but not perfect. Missing a few letters from mild finger drag..and a few minor nicks around the outer perimeter. Please study exhibit E, F, & G. This a great opportunity to score an exceedingly rare, HH Scott preamp -- with all the inputs / controls you'll ever need for one MONO channel. I consistently recommend early preamps from the 1950s for the ever increasing number of schooled audiophiles, now moving back to Vinyl and wanting a MONO horn system. Buy now to avoid an inevitable bidders war.
This may be the only H H Scott 121 you’ll see on eBay or anywhere else; in such nice shape, for a very, long time — so this will likely sell quickly. Packed weight in a double box will be 16lbs. Always top quality, double box packing. See our 100% happy customer's feedback for vintage audio.
OVERSEAS OK, via USPS EMS Express Mail (or for Canada & select countries, Intl. USPS Priority)
Succesful purchaser, can also inquire about a HH Scott 121-C I will be listing later this month.
Offered here is one, (1 single piece) H. H. Scott 121-B preamp, perfect for a wonderful mono LP / 78 system. Or add a second 121 and get the ultimate in control, EQ and Scott's Dynaural clarifier / Rumble filter for each channel! It powers on and works (exhibit A & video below) -- please read further below. Includes original HH Scott cabinet / case!
From the burgeoning days of HiFi -- this was one of HH Scott's earliest hifi centric preamp products. Very contemporaneous and comparable to the McIntosh C-8 or the Fisher-80C or of course, the now priceless Marantz Model 1. The Scott 121 series actually predates quite a few other options available to the collector. These beautiful sounding and extremely versatile preamps are just what's needed if you listen to classic Vinyl or even older 78s (this in fact is your best choice for 78's). The selections for record EQ & noise filters are unsurpassed on these models for old record & tape formats. You also get a killer smooth cathode follower circuit and tons of inputs for your hopefully all tube single ended, PP, or vintage Williamson amp / horn driver system!
This was/is rare to find, looks to be entirely original. I gave it a brief bench test, it was brought up slowly on a current monitored variac. All seems to operate as normal and the preamp sounds great, and was suprisingly low noise, even at max settings. It's old, so please expect the occasional scratching from the 1950s original controls; with use or cleaning these problems vanish. Power transformer was a normal temperature, and the controls I tried leaped to action in clarity (did not test all functions or switches). I enjoyed listening to this preamp, and did not want to turn it off! After a good 30 minute test, I started to hear a slight & gradual increase in distortion, this means some of the original caps may need to be replaced / changed out.Not a big deal, and normal for any equipment of this age. It's so refresing to see an original preamp in this condition, and with just a little & inexpensive go-over it should be reliable for many years to come. Preamp is sold as powering on condition, no shorts and good transformers; but is as-is and all original, please EXPECT to replace some of the coupling caps soon. Sounds great, be sure to listen to test video.
UPDATE,see this preamp playing in video below: just now bench tested -- tested & matched vintage Sylvania tubes, and all are playing very well. All transformers working perfect, power trans is OK. This amp will be sold fairly quickly, lots of international interest. Very quiet at first power up. Unit MAY NEED some new caps SOON. Plan on minor work, and don't change out anything you don't have to.Very nice sound. Lots of inputs, controls, EQ's and great LP / 78 filters!
Listen now to this (1) Scott 121-B model, from about 1955/56 loaded with vintage 1950's USA Sylvania 12aX7 & 12Au7 tubes.
Source in this case is 16bit CD player, and a 300B SE amplifier, feeding a single MONO speaker, a Yamaha NS-10 type monitor.
Copyright 2012
Yes..Great for collectors; and listeners. This is a solid, scarce piece of HiFi quality, well worth your time. And after a little go-over, it will likely be your best preamp! Amazing, all original. Conservatively designed and skillfully constructed, writes Scott -- very true of this era. Scott was one of the few companies that usually wound transformers in house, and used more expensive & strong aluminum chassis. This preamp, as you can see -- presents beautifully, and will look handsome in any home. ... it will glimmer further with just a small amount of detailing. Face plate cosmetics are really, really nice -- but not perfect. Missing a few letters from mild finger drag..and a few minor nicks around the outer perimeter. Please study exhibit E, F, & G. This a great opportunity to score an exceedingly rare, HH Scott preamp -- with all the inputs / controls you'll ever need for one MONO channel. I consistently recommend early preamps from the 1950s for the ever increasing number of schooled audiophiles, now moving back to Vinyl and wanting a MONO horn system. Buy now to avoid an inevitable bidders war.
This may be the only H H Scott 121 you’ll see on eBay or anywhere else; in such nice shape, for a very, long time — so this will likely sell quickly. Packed weight in a double box will be 16lbs. Always top quality, double box packing. See our 100% happy customer's feedback for vintage audio.
OVERSEAS OK, via USPS EMS Express Mail (or for Canada & select countries, Intl. USPS Priority)
Succesful purchaser, can also inquire about a HH Scott 121-C I will be listing later this month.
