From the halcyon days of American HiFi -- the true golden era -- around 1963 -- this was one of HH Scott's really cool 7591 integrated amp designs -- and a true gem.
In addition to that.... it's got one of the MOST comprehensive preamp front ends of the day. I am sure from the video, you'll hear that it's very detailed and well balanced. Even extreme adjustments of bass & treble fail to make this amp/preamp sound out-of- control. In fact -- I would say it's allot more "in contol" than you'd year many other great(s) using 6L6 or 6V6 amp from an earlier time. And, by the way -- this comprehensive preamp sections includes rarities NOT FOUND on many fancier & newer, high end tube pre's -- LIKE: Phase Reversal (very cool), and seperate BASS / TREBLE for each channel. It even has a center channel output with BLEND. We also like that is not one of the larger sterile ULTRA-LINEAR circuits (if I am not mistaken). Nice refined pentodes, I always like better -- lots of life and lively notes!
Scott products/kits were neatly designed, wellt thought out and used higher quality parts than many other manufacturers of the day. The precision aluminum chassis and in-house wound transformers really set HH Scott apart from other -- trendier competitors.
There is a reason why the McIntosh 225 sounds amazingly good thanks also to the 7591 tube (well good iron too). In fact, Walt wrote many years ago in Absolute Sound that the 225 "bests" the 240 & others easily (in quality, not power), and was the only MC amp he ever really recommended.
It was a much later design of beam pentode tube. I feel if the 7591 tube were a "car" it would be much like the early late50s/60's Studebaker Golden Hawk ... a powerful V8 package in a classy, good looking suit. A non-overbearing, conservatively fin-tailed CLASS ACT, ready to take charge with clarity....with the look & sound you'll never really get tired of. The 7591 was born of the designers' want to have a really great fidelity ... and punchy power in a small 6V6 styled package. Most experienced audiophiles love it's progenitor -- the 6V6 of which there are many wonderful amps ... enter the 7591 which gives you even more bass control. Luckily it doesn't really conceal any of the 6V6's smokin' midrange. As a result, you get tight bass, and killer detail. And it's just an overall balanced, perfect sound it it's class of tube. As beam power tubes rode off into the sunset, they got smaller, higher power and HARSHER. Not the 7591 -- it's just right. The only real drawback to this tube is -- well --- it's pricey and getting rare. And, there are no relevant subs; at least none you'd want to bother with! That's OK, because the vintage 1960's SYLVANIAs in this Scott LK-72 were tested .... and PLATE CURRENT MATCHED. They're scoring over 100% (see exhibit B,C) on a dynamic emissions test (shown for easy reference) You'll be good on tubes for a long time.
Exhibit B,C: tubes included: (4) tested, matched Scott branded 7591, (4) matched RCA 12AX7A / 7025 and a NEW JJ 5AR4, (just installed).
This amp appears to be working amazingly well (as of now) -- click video below to give it a listen . This nice unit sounded so good, I wanted to listen to it ALL NIGHT!
This amp is about 50 years old. So -- an eye needs to kept out, ready to care & service it when needed. As with all old amps & preamps, EXPECT to encounter ccasional dirty switches and connectors will/should disappear with regular use) . This LK-72 is mostly all original. The coupling caps and the rectifier appear to have been recently serviced. It's been well cared for and. And, seems to be ready for use -- with that watchful eye towards aging caps -- as always.
This is a beautiful looking, well cared for original survivor. Cosmetically, it has only a few tiny flaws -- please study all photos below (exhibit F)-- shows a tiny nick on upper edge --
(exhibit H) shows the very nice rear / top chassis (painted rear tube letters are faint / some wear).
(exhbit K) -- -shows the CLEAN, very original assembly, nice parts and some recent preventative maintainence (recent PP coupling caps and new diode).
You won't see one this nice around for a while -- so seriously consider buying it now -- it may sell very quickly.
Will be carefully double-boxed, in tri-wall cardboard with lots of cushion -- best, safest packing on eBay or anywhere else.
FAST OVERSEAS or DOMESTIC SHIPPING after payment.
All happy customers, please see 100% feedback on all vintage audio items.
Source in this case is 16bit CD player, and be sure to watch the SCOTT LT-110B tuner video -- it's soul mate from 1961-63, feeding Yamaha NS-10 type monitors.
go to hifitown.com for more videos.
ALL Copyright 2012
OVERSEAS OK, via USPS EMS Express Mail (or for Canada & select countries, Intl. USPS Priority) -- 35lbs PACKED
From the halcyon days of American HiFi -- the true golden era -- around 1963 -- this was one of HH Scott's really cool 7591 integrated amp designs -- and a true gem.
In addition to that.... it's got one of the MOST comprehensive preamp front ends of the day. I am sure from the video, you'll hear that it's very detailed and well balanced. Even extreme adjustments of bass & treble fail to make this amp/preamp sound out-of- control. In fact -- I would say it's allot more "in contol" than you'd year many other great(s) using 6L6 or 6V6 amp from an earlier time. And, by the way -- this comprehensive preamp sections includes rarities NOT FOUND on many fancier & newer, high end tube pre's -- LIKE: Phase Reversal (very cool), and seperate BASS / TREBLE for each channel. It even has a center channel output with BLEND. We also like that is not one of the larger sterile ULTRA-LINEAR circuits (if I am not mistaken). Nice refined pentodes, I always like better -- lots of life and lively notes!
Scott products/kits were neatly designed, wellt thought out and used higher quality parts than many other manufacturers of the day. The precision aluminum chassis and in-house wound transformers really set HH Scott apart from other -- trendier competitors.
There is a reason why the McIntosh 225 sounds amazingly good thanks also to the 7591 tube (well good iron too). In fact, Walt wrote many years ago in Absolute Sound that the 225 "bests" the 240 & others easily (in quality, not power), and was the only MC amp he ever really recommended.
It was a much later design of beam pentode tube. I feel if the 7591 tube were a "car" it would be much like the early late50s/60's Studebaker Golden Hawk ... a powerful V8 package in a classy, good looking suit. A non-overbearing, conservatively fin-tailed CLASS ACT, ready to take charge with clarity....with the look & sound you'll never really get tired of. The 7591 was born of the designers' want to have a really great fidelity ... and punchy power in a small 6V6 styled package. Most experienced audiophiles love it's progenitor -- the 6V6 of which there are many wonderful amps ... enter the 7591 which gives you even more bass control. Luckily it doesn't really conceal any of the 6V6's smokin' midrange. As a result, you get tight bass, and killer detail. And it's just an overall balanced, perfect sound it it's class of tube. As beam power tubes rode off into the sunset, they got smaller, higher power and HARSHER. Not the 7591 -- it's just right. The only real drawback to this tube is -- well --- it's pricey and getting rare. And, there are no relevant subs; at least none you'd want to bother with! That's OK, because the vintage 1960's SYLVANIAs in this Scott LK-72 were tested .... and PLATE CURRENT MATCHED. They're scoring over 100% (see exhibit B,C) on a dynamic emissions test (shown for easy reference) You'll be good on tubes for a long time.
Exhibit B,C: tubes included: (4) tested, matched Scott branded 7591, (4) matched RCA 12AX7A / 7025 and a NEW JJ 5AR4, (just installed).
This amp appears to be working amazingly well (as of now) -- click video below to give it a listen . This nice unit sounded so good, I wanted to listen to it ALL NIGHT!
This amp is about 50 years old. So -- an eye needs to kept out, ready to care & service it when needed. As with all old amps & preamps, EXPECT to encounter ccasional dirty switches and connectors will/should disappear with regular use) . This LK-72 is mostly all original. The coupling caps and the rectifier appear to have been recently serviced. It's been well cared for and. And, seems to be ready for use -- with that watchful eye towards aging caps -- as always.
This is a beautiful looking, well cared for original survivor. Cosmetically, it has only a few tiny flaws -- please study all photos below (exhibit F)-- shows a tiny nick on upper edge --
(exhibit H) shows the very nice rear / top chassis (painted rear tube letters are faint / some wear).
(exhbit K) -- -shows the CLEAN, very original assembly, nice parts and some recent preventative maintainence (recent PP coupling caps and new diode).
You won't see one this nice around for a while -- so seriously consider buying it now -- it may sell very quickly.
Will be carefully double-boxed, in tri-wall cardboard with lots of cushion -- best, safest packing on eBay or anywhere else.
FAST OVERSEAS or DOMESTIC SHIPPING after payment.
All happy customers, please see 100% feedback on all vintage audio items.
Source in this case is 16bit CD player, and be sure to watch the SCOTT LT-110B tuner video -- it's soul mate from 1961-63, feeding Yamaha NS-10 type monitors.
go to hifitown.com for more videos.
ALL Copyright 2012
OVERSEAS OK, via USPS EMS Express Mail (or for Canada & select countries, Intl. USPS Priority) -- 35lbs PACKED
