1: RE: Scott 130, scott 121, or Mcintosh C8 as phono pre amp (12.45)
Posted by castironandtubes on 2008-07-21, 18:14:17 (208.120.39.133)
The Scott 130 has 5 different LP EQ settings, pretty versatile. Perhaps not as much as the C-8 though as you say. Dave .......

2: Re: not much help here, but (12.45)
Posted by bean_counter on 2001-04-24, 00:11:35 (216.214.209.226)
I read somewhere (maybe on rec.audio.tubes) a while back that it is essentially a kit version of the 130, with (maybe?) a few differences. If nothing else pops up, you could always start with a 130 sc .......

3: Re: anybody here happen to have a Scott 130 preamp? (12.00)
Posted by Nuke Em on 2006-07-25, 04:06:15 (65.118.130.130)
My 130 is actually pretty quiet. I do have intermittent hum in the phono stage. It's not as quiet as my Mac but it isn't annoying. The power supply wiring is terribly cramped although neat. My Scott 3 .......

4: Re: Daggone it, I'm still getting a lot of hum, and its coming from the Scott 130 pre-amp (11.85)
Posted by corerosin on 2005-03-04, 23:52:48 (65.128.224.9)
Sorry friend, but the Scott 130's line section is located right in line with the power transformer's windings. The hum is guaranteed through the line section. If you want to prove it to yourself, try .......

5: Re: anybody here happen to have a Scott 130 preamp? (11.83)
Posted by "skeptic" on 2006-07-23, 17:41:10 (68.113.201.69)
Hello, This is a VERY high quality pra-amp In top shape it will fetch Plus $600.00 all day long. Equal to a Mac C-22 IMHO. It is also near the SAME as the Scott LC-21. The difference being that the LC .......

6: Re: anybody here happen to have a Scott 130 preamp? (11.48)
Posted by Robert K on 2006-07-23, 21:20:32 (65.95.148.194)
The 130 and the LC21 aren't the same. The LC21's a simplified design with a reduced tube count. I've read that a lot of people think the LC21's simplified circuit sounds better than the 130, or for th .......

7: RE: How well regarded is the H.H. Scott 130 preamp? (11.24)
Posted by Ross on 2009-11-26, 18:19:14 (74.230.248.29)
For a long time the 130 was undervalued because Steve Stone implied that it was sonically inferior. These comments appeared in the series of articles he wrote for TAS in the early 90s. The first 3 art .......

8: SCOTT 130 (11.04)
Posted by THE DESTRUCTOR on 2004-04-30, 04:43:19 (206.219.255.152)
I recently had a Scott 130 preamp that was given to me years ago fixed. Four caps were replaced and the unit brought back into balance. I use it to power my AES superamp and it sounds fantastic. I was .......

9: Scott preamp question (10.99)
Posted by gonzo on 2008-07-30, 05:30:49 (71.192.45.197)
I have been unable to access the hhscott forums though I can access the product gallery, and despite google, I am not sure of all the differences between the scott 121-c and 130 preamps. I know the 13 .......

10: RE: Any HH Scott 130 owners out there? -need some input (10.90)
Posted by Alpha Al on 2022-03-24, 18:01:29 (71.75.2.162)
I have a Scott 130 in my shop stereo. It does not hiss. I am using it to drive old Webster organ amplifiers that require 1.75V for full output. You might have too much power amp gain. Try reducing tha .......

11: Re: anybody here happen to have a Scott 130 preamp? (10.81)
Posted by Robert K on 2006-07-23, 21:35:32 (65.95.148.194)
Either way, as it stands, this guy's 130 has problems so it'd be worth getting the schematic from Lee Schuster's website and working through the power supply to see how the previous owner may have mod .......

12: RE: Any HH Scott 130 owners out there? -need some input (10.56)
Posted by mr9iron on 2022-03-24, 14:57:53 (54.184.22.94)
I'm definitely not a tech just a hobbyist, but it has certainty baffled me.. -lol Here is a link to the schematic, it's the one everyone uses from the HH Scott site. I want to say I used this same sch .......

13: Scott 130 preamp crossover feature ??? (10.55)
Posted by Iain42 on 2009-07-12, 22:39:28 (68.51.49.89)
I was looking at the manual for a Scott 130. It seems it has the capability to be used as a crossover. The manual says around 800hz. The crossover control is a knob so can what is the crossover range .......

14: RE: scott 130 preamp and cayin 860's (10.51)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2010-05-11, 02:39:18 (97.84.156.28)
Howie I got you covered. You already have presets in back of the 130 but you can put in better ones. .......

15: Re: Scott LC 21 or 130 pre-amp (10.49)
Posted by Al Nico on 2006-11-22, 14:35:54 (205.188.116.66)
The 130 has A B and center channel, Also a pair of tape outputs. .......

16: Scott LC 21 or 130 pre-amp (10.41)
Posted by mr9iron on 2006-11-22, 14:28:45 (66.67.36.213)
Hello, does anyone know how many sets of pre-amp outs the HH Scott LC 21 or 130 preamp have? I looked on teh site but litte info on these units. thanks Jeff .......

17: Scott LC 21 or 130 pre-amp (10.35)
Posted by mr9iron on 2006-11-22, 16:13:41 (66.67.36.213)
Hello, does anyone know how many sets of pre-amp outs the HH Scott LC 21 or 130 preamp have? I looked on teh site but litte info on these units. thanks Jeff .......

18: scott 130 preamp and cayin 860's (10.35)
Posted by howardnair@comcast.net on 2010-05-10, 14:56:03 (24.218.15.71)
i am trying to use a scott 130 and a pair of cayin 860,s-as i have noise with the scott and no noise with a pioneer spec 1 --advice from AA members-says volume controls- and scott manual states minimu .......

19: Re: Well, I went ahead and did it today (10.18)
Posted by rosco on 2002-10-24, 06:16:29 (64.38.141.23)
Have you done anything to similarly tune up the Scott 130? If so, could you report those details also. I have both a ST70 and a 130 and have been following this thread closely. I need to give them bot .......

20: RE: Trying to organize amplifier choices for a newbie (10.17)
Posted by "skeptic" on 2008-02-20, 16:14:58 (24.178.202.44)
Scott LC-21 or Scott 130 for a reamp And a Scott 272 or 296 for intergrated, either of these are kick butt and do show up on ocasion. Scott LK-150 for power .......

21: RE: Scott 130 mystery components?? (9.98)
Posted by DaveV on 2018-12-05, 08:59:39 (99.190.76.103)
There's a 130 on E-Bay now with a good pic of the underside NOT showing the Bumblebee Cap as in the pic you posted. However it does look to me like a lead of a ceramic disc may go to the ground strip .......

22: Scott LK150, 130 stereomaster manuals (9.79)
Posted by Uncle Mike on 2008-08-23, 13:38:23 (72.81.59.71)
I just scored an LK 150 amp and 130 preamp this week, now I need the manuals and schematics to bring them up to snuff. If anyone can help out it would be greatly appreciated! .......

23: Re: anybody here happen to have a Scott 130 preamp? (9.75)
Posted by Nuke Em on 2006-07-24, 03:34:32 (65.118.130.130)
I have a 130 in OK condition. I've recapped about 75% of it. I may send it to a pro to get out a few remaining bugs. It is a very fine sounding preamp even with the few problems that I haven't tracked .......

24: RE: Scott 130 mystery components?? (9.68)
Posted by mr9iron on 2018-12-05, 11:27:54 (63.234.149.170)
Hey Dave thanks for the response, so my 130 also has, in addition to the mystery parts, those low value ceramic disc capacitors, tied to that resistor. They are present on the ones with the bumble bee .......

25: RE: Scott 130 preamp buzzing on one channel (9.61)
Posted by gkargreen on 2017-07-26, 15:18:05 (100.36.145.251)
Thanks, Michael, I'll check that out. I think that daisy-chaining the grounds from each PS cap may be the problem. I had a similar issue with both channels of a Scott 340, found that grounding part of .......

26: Re: Scott LC 21 or 130 pre-amp (9.59)
Posted by Al Nico on 2006-11-23, 05:36:50 (205.188.116.66)
Your posting is listed 2 times yesterday at 14:28 and 16:13. The 130 has A, B, and center channel, Also a pair of tape outputs. Al .......

27: RE: Replacement Volume Control for Scott 130? (9.55)
Posted by mr9iron on 2023-01-27, 01:14:55 (73.97.84.179)
Looks like my google skills were not very good, found this on EBay...a bit spendy but looks decent.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Volume-pot-control-power-switch-on-off-Scott-130/165635797502?hash=item269 .......

28: Scott 130 schematic (9.28)
Posted by castironandtubes on 2008-08-11, 07:48:27 (208.120.39.133)
I'm in the middle of being a good boy and restoring my Scott 130, replacing all power supply and coupling caps with good new ones. I have two different (but mostly similar) schematics, one from the hh .......

29: Re: My Best Deals (9.13)
Posted by hhscottfan on 2002-12-18, 09:27:00 (143.166.83.132)
Scott 130 preamp Scott 208 power amp Both for free from my uncle's garage! (my vintage start) .......

30: Scott 130 preamp question (9.01)
Posted by gkargreen on 2017-03-14, 15:47:29 (100.36.145.251)
Hi, all, and especially Michael Samra as I have read that he did restore one of these. Michael, did you replace ALL of the black Pyramid caps in your 130? I have replaced most but not quite all, just .......

31: Any HH Scott 130 owners out there? -need some input (8.97)
Posted by mr9iron on 2022-03-24, 14:12:45 (54.184.22.94)
(should I be worried that the last post in here was my thread?) Hey all, this is my second go around with a Scott 130 pre-amp. Are there any HH Scott 130 owners out there that can help me verify somet .......

32: Scott 130 pre (8.95)
Posted by drummerwill on 2012-05-05, 08:46:00 (99.5.233.188)
I really don't need it cause I use passive preamps now. But If I had kept the Scott I would have had a nice active preamp with a great phono section too! Have fun Willie .......

33: RE: Eico hf-85 (8.87)
Posted by castironandtubes on 2008-07-20, 19:12:59 (208.120.39.133)
FWIW I recently acquired a Scott 130 preamp. It is bone stock, and I do intend to restore it with new caps and anything else as necessary, but as is everything checks out pretty close to spec. After l .......

34: Re: anybody here happen to have a Scott 130 preamp? (8.87)
Posted by corerosin on 2006-07-24, 14:40:19 (65.139.3.241)
I wasn't being cryptic. I actually worked on a couple of these preamps that a friend had. If memory serves, I replaced a selenium rectifier with a silicon bridge rectifier, a 1000uF cap and a three te .......

35: RE: Holeeeeeeee Smackers!!!! Look at what I got! (8.83)
Posted by Marantzguy on 2007-07-25, 16:55:56 (128.48.7.107)
Hi, Darrell: Awesome purchase! Such a beautiful design, no? Well, good luck restoring it. 1959 was a cool year for Scott, was it not? The last time I ever owned a Scott 130 was almost twenty years ago .......

36: RE: YOU LUCKY SON OF A SO AND SO!! (8.79)
Posted by Steve M. on 2010-04-01, 05:36:13 (99.65.108.217)
Hi Michael, Alas, it is not mine! I am restoring it for a friend, who recently picked it up with a Fisher 300B amp from an old-timer in rural Pennsylvania. It was a motherload of stuff, along with ton .......

37: This is all that you need for an ebay link. everything after the ? is excess baggage: ... (8.77)
Posted by J. S. Bach on 2023-01-28, 10:15:04 (107.77.235.202)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Volume-pot-control-power-switch-on-off-Scott-130/165635797502 .......

38: Does the phono input on a Scott 130 require a moving magnet cartridge? (8.77)
Posted by DAT on 2004-08-04, 20:09:56 (151.213.96.60)
I just bought a Grado blue and an old Dual 1009 and can't get it to work through the 130. It works fine through a Dynaco PAS-2 and through my modern system. I'm new to old, and I don't have a manual f .......

39: RE: Scott 340A with case, can I run it all day without issues? (8.54)
Posted by Jim McShane on 2018-01-30, 13:11:26 (24.12.169.184)
The temperature where most people can only keep their hand on a hot object is about 130 F. Even a cheapie power trafo is capable of operating very comfortably well above that temperature. For example, .......

40: RE: Scott 130, scott 121, or Mcintosh C8 as phono pre amp (8.46)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2008-07-22, 08:36:53 (38.118.25.194)
I think where the C8 shines is 78 records. Dave .......

41: RE: Any HH Scott 130 owners out there? -need some input (8.44)
Posted by Story on 2022-03-24, 14:35:28 (71.53.134.88)
I use to have a Scott pre back in the 80's, also had a few other Scotts back then. Your situation is weird and would baffle any tech. Can you post a schematic of your specific unit? .......

42: anybody here happen to have a Scott 130 preamp? (8.44)
Posted by mhardy6647 on 2006-07-23, 14:03:18 (24.181.239.45)
I took a look today at a beautiful Scott 130 vacuum tube stereo preamp for a local fellow. This particular preamp was 'modified' at some point before the current owner... umm... owned it. It looks li .......

43: Re: Anybody use the loudness switch on their Scott 299? (8.42)
Posted by drummerwillwr on 2003-06-15, 07:15:41 (152.163.252.5)
I use it on my Scott 130 pre with Jensen Copper in Oil, driving a SE amp. At Low volumes it works great, nice background listening. Have fun Willie .......

44: Scott 130 mystery components?? (8.40)
Posted by mr9iron on 2018-12-04, 15:50:29 (63.234.149.170)
Hello inmates, I been restoring a Scott 130 pre-amp. Does anyone have any idea what this .033 cap does? I think it's .033 anyway, and this 120k resistor is for? I may be losing my eye-site, but I c .......

45: Re: Scott Amps compared to new Amps ??? (8.36)
Posted by Chef Henry on 2003-05-07, 15:59:38 (67.82.36.200)
I have a Scott 299D in my living room hooked up to Tannoy GRF Memories, and it sounds absolutely wonderful. I also have a Scott 130 stereo preamp, which is at least the equal of the Fisher 400 preamp .......

46: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (8.30)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2018-12-28, 10:31:07 (108.31.211.110)
Those are familiar sounds in unrestored equipment. Being a Scott, I assume you replaced all the capacitors. Could a replacement capacitor in the power supply be bad? Dave .......

47: Re: Fisher 400, Marantz 7 or scott 130, Mcintosh 22, HK citation 1 preamp? which is the better sounding? (8.26)
Posted by Marantzguy on 2004-03-17, 13:21:46 (128.48.199.79)
Hi, zappa300: Yes, it's me again! Surprising as it may sound, I favor the technical measured and sonic performance of the McIntosh C-22,as nearly all examples I have ever owned tested with LOWER harmo .......

48: Re: Scott 4310....(nt) (8.23)
Posted by bean_counter on 2001-03-19, 16:10:27 (206.19.116.20)
Ahhhhh... if you can find one. My dream is to get a 4310 to stuff in my vintage console in the cut-out where my 355 is - same "G" chasis. Scott 130 or LC-21 would fit in the slot where the 299C was... .......

49: opinion/experience on Scott preamps (8.15)
Posted by rozmar on 2001-05-05, 02:50:59 (212.23.252.61)
Does anyone have any experience with the sound/build quality on the Scott preamps, either the late mono or early "stereomaster" (e.g. 130 preamps? They had some appealing phono features for older lps. .......

50: RE: Any HH Scott 130 owners out there? -need some input (8.14)
Posted by Uncle Mike on 2022-03-24, 16:04:38 (172.58.168.192)
I have one and a 121 sitting on a shelf waiting. It's intended purpose was to be mated to the LK150 I have. It is not restored beyond a good cleaning and quite frankly since life got in the way sittin .......

51: Scott 130 question (8.11)
Posted by David Smith on 2014-11-16, 20:11:09 (24.42.83.12)
Can anyone have a look at the schematic above and confirm whether V3 and V103 are entirely for the tone controls? And V201 is for the center channel output and phase reversal only? If I rewire R33/ .......

52: Re: Please recommend a good preamp for Dynaco Mk.IIIs (8.08)
Posted by Walter on 2005-12-07, 14:58:41 (70.149.184.233)
Thanks for the advice. As far as what I didn't like, I'm not sure how to put it, it just sounded unimpressive. Not a lot of detail and no "Wow" moments like I had with my first piece of tube equipment .......

53: HH Scott amp & preamp (8.06)
Posted by Datubie on 2003-01-27, 18:21:30 (202.126.154.3)
Someone has offered a HH Scott 130 & 2pc 250 monoblocks. They are in pretty good shape overall, however the amps have had their PS ^& coupling caps replaced. Does antone have an idea what is the going .......

54: RE: Scott 130 mystery components?? (8.02)
Posted by mr9iron on 2018-12-04, 15:53:02 (63.234.149.170)
oh and this is the schematic I used.. .......

55: How to restore my Scott 130 preamp? (7.98)
Posted by Walter on 2005-12-21, 21:03:10 (70.177.35.198)
Hi all, I have a Scott 130 preamp that I'd like to bring back to peak performance. It is completely original, and a bit tired sounding. Lately it has developed a good bit of hum, mostly in the phono s .......

56: RE: Scott 130 preamp question (7.93)
Posted by gkargreen on 2017-03-15, 14:56:20 (100.36.145.251)
isopropyl alcohol .......

57: RE: Scott LK150, 130 stereomaster manuals (7.90)
Posted by diamondsouled on 2008-08-23, 17:37:32 (207.189.235.244)
The schematic for the 130 pre can be found here: http://hhscott.com/database/vhhs_00011.html Doesn't look like he's got one for the LK150. I'm sure you could find a Sams for both at ePay; original man .......

58: Holeeeeeeee Smackers!!!! Look at what I got! (7.86)
Posted by "skeptic" on 2007-07-24, 14:37:34 (24.178.202.44)
A nice Scott 130 preamp for $170.00 plus $22.00 shipping! With Telle tubes! Opinions of how it pereforms are welcome. Also have a pair of Scott 121C's, How would they compare? Darrell Quote of the day .......

59: Re: I think it's better but what matters is what you think (7.86)
Posted by Gerry E. on 2003-05-07, 09:48:03 (164.57.254.209)
> Pilot was one of the highest priced units in it's day. Russ: I'm not sure what you are basing this on, but that is NOT correct. Pilot components were very competitively priced, well below McIntosh a .......

60: Speaking of the coolest looking vintage tube amps? (7.84)
Posted by bcguitar on 2009-10-03, 19:03:27 (71.204.221.106)
I vote the pilot 216, Fisher SA 1000 and Bell 6060 for pre, power and integrated respectively. Oh yeah, Scott 399 for receiver. Scott 290 and 130 are pretty cool looking too but I've never laid eyes o .......

61: RE: Scott 130 question (7.84)
Posted by David Smith on 2014-11-17, 14:40:35 (172.56.34.249)
Cool, thanks, I'll try that. Dave .......

62: Re: HH Scott 296 vs. 299C....some impressions(very long) (7.83)
Posted by Robert K on 2004-09-21, 19:05:48 (66.38.133.102)
I wish, believe me, I wish I had a 290 or an LK150. As it is I have a nice 130 ready to go but no power amplifier (and nothing with a power amp in/preamp out either) of any kind to plug it into. :( It .......

63: Replacement Volume Control for Scott 130? (7.82)
Posted by mr9iron on 2023-01-26, 23:24:27 (73.97.84.179)
Hello inmates, after doing an extensive rebuild on a Scott 130 Pre amp I have discovered the volume control is bad (dread). One side out races the other by over 2x. I have about a 1/2 bottle of de-ox .......

64: RE: How well regarded is the H.H. Scott 130 preamp? (7.77)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2009-11-24, 06:47:37 (97.84.146.37)
The 130, has become one of my favorite preamps. Simply putting a mix of Russian paper in oil capacitors and film caps in the unit, along with a 15uf film cap for filtering off the 6x4,makes this pream .......

65: Scott 130 preamp (7.76)
Posted by DIY John on 2003-03-16, 08:03:17 (172.171.180.237)
has several different eq settings including 78. .......

66: RE: Scott 130 preamp question (7.75)
Posted by Thermionic27609 on 2017-03-15, 13:19:21 (209.179.59.46)
What is "IPA"? It's not a contact cleaner I'm familiar with. .......

67: RE: I need to restore these. (7.75)
Posted by darrell carver on 2011-06-16, 16:04:55 (76.203.208.38)
this is interesting! These amps belong to ME! The pictures were taken IN MY HOUSE on 6-5-2011 in arlington Teras. Lets be clear, they ARE ALL 121c's, Some 121c's had the eternal pilot lite but MOST ha .......

68: Re: How powerful are Scott 222x amps? (7.74)
Posted by audiquattro on 2004-03-25, 18:15:45 (68.237.34.98)
You can always by-pass the preamp section and feed the signal from your external preamp to the input of the driver tube with matching impedance. The preamp section of the Scott integrated are good but .......

69: Re: And now the matching HH Scott LC-21 Preamp (7.73)
Posted by DaveV on 2004-12-16, 09:00:42 (205.188.116.7)
At $169(factory wired)in 1962 (wired) you would think the phono section would be quiet. Maybe some minor hiss at high gain but no hum. I had a Scott 130 preamp and I remember it being pretty quiet and .......

70: How well regarded is the H.H. Scott 130 preamp? (7.72)
Posted by DAT on 2009-11-23, 08:39:37 (68.115.204.170)
I have one, and like it, but I don't really have much experience with which to compare. I liked it better than the Dynaco PAS-2 that it replaced, but other than that my only exposure is to solid state .......

71: Re: Scott Int. Amp. Question (7.70)
Posted by Jon on 2002-02-22, 14:57:26 (63.230.158.108)
I have a Scott too & it doesn't smell...but I'm very new at this too so my advice is not the best, as I am learning too! Check the transformers after an hour of use - are they too hot to touch? If so, .......

72: Yes yes. (7.68)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2013-03-20, 11:13:16 (97.84.194.114)
The KT-600 very easy to upgrade to..Also,the Scott 130 is very nice as is the LC21.There are many out there. .......

73: Ping Mike Samra (7.68)
Posted by David Smith on 2014-11-29, 20:34:01 (24.42.83.12)
Re: Scott 130. Send me a message? Dave .......

74: Re: Vintage Tube Preamp (7.68)
Posted by svisner@yahoo..com on 2002-04-28, 18:06:25 (66.92.165.39)
Look at the Dynaco PAS 3 and the Altec available at http://www.vacuumtube.com/Classified Ads.htm (I have no relationship with these people other than having purchased from them). Also, the Scott 122 a .......

75: Scott 130 Preamp phono connection oddity. (7.67)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2014-08-20, 16:50:50 (97.84.205.208)
That 130 preamp I posted the other night had an issue that stumped me because of the two phono inputs 1 and 2.On all other input connections,the left and right channel inputs are top and bottom on th .......

76: RE: Eico hf-85 (7.66)
Posted by corerosin on 2008-07-20, 20:26:21 (4.239.57.123)
You might want to try the phono section from the tape output section of the 130 into a separate line level input. The problem with the 130 is all in the line level amp. In the usual Scott tradition, t .......

77: Re: anybody here happen to have a Scott 130 preamp? (7.65)
Posted by corerosin on 2006-07-24, 04:42:46 (65.151.164.99)
Is one of those problems 60 cycle hum in the line output? .......

78: RE: Scott LK150, 130 stereomaster manuals (7.60)
Posted by aavilla on 2011-08-09, 12:14:28 (12.49.87.164)
Could someone send me a manual and schematic for the LK-150 please? Thank you. .......

79: RE: Gromes preamp. (7.60)
Posted by David Smith on 2013-10-17, 20:32:28 (66.249.82.186)
My Scott 130 does, I don't use the different eq's as often as I might have thought, but it's nice having them. Dave .......

80: Thanks for the response, But I still have a question? (7.60)
Posted by "skeptic" on 2007-07-25, 20:06:34 (24.178.202.44)
Your Fisher sounds interesting! Have never heard a bad word about one of them. The Scott I have now I purchased new as a kit and assembled it myself in 1963. Recent had a customers 130 refurbed and ru .......

81: RE: Scott 130 question (7.59)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2014-11-16, 23:17:05 (97.84.205.208)
David The Scott 130 has become my favorite preamp right along side the Fisher 400cx2..In spite of the tone controls,the performance of this preamp is phenomenal to say the least.V3 and V103 are there .......

82: Re: Scott LC 21 or 130 pre-amp (7.54)
Posted by Al Nico on 2006-11-22, 16:21:11 (205.188.116.66)
Yes the guy in your first post dug it out and looked for you. .......

83: RE: Scott 130 Preamp phono connection oddity. (7.53)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2014-08-21, 09:24:48 (97.84.205.208)
That's possible or a ground loop because they are physically well separated from each other. .......

84: RE: phono noise floor (7.53)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2015-02-24, 10:39:14 (75.128.188.58)
David The Scott 130 has a lot of gain because of so many stages...What I would do to start is to get some 5751s and put them in the phono and the line stage..The tube is a direct drop in for a 12AX7 .......

85: Fourty five years of this madness brought this on! (7.51)
Posted by "skeptic" on 2007-10-02, 11:39:57 (24.178.202.44)
Some of what is pictured I purchased new as far back as 1963. Scott LK-150 power amp, Scott 130 Preamp, EMPIRE 398 TT, University Classic Mark II speakers. I still buy/sell gear and enjoy the trip .......

86: Marantz 7! The Scott 130 is a very distant second, IMHO and YMMV.. nt (7.49)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-27, 08:58:11 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......

87: Re: Fisher X1000 or Scott 272 (7.48)
Posted by Robert K. on 2005-05-03, 22:26:55 (70.48.205.89)
I've never heard a Fisher X1000 but I do own an HH Scott 272 and of the integrated amplifiers I own, it's my favourite even though I'm not using it right now. I've got a Scott 130 and a pair of Dynaco .......

88: correction! (7.47)
Posted by "skeptic" on 2008-07-15, 19:17:43 (24.178.5.176)
correction I paid $240.00 Each for these that I have. I auditioned thse against maybe fifteen pair of speakers all driven by a Mac 240 IIRC. From a JBL Paragon down to as I remember AR 4's, very high .......

89: RE: Scott LK150, 130 stereomaster manuals (7.46)
Posted by Al Nico on 2008-08-25, 04:18:49 (205.188.116.141)
Enjoy it Mike. I would! Al. .......

90: RE: Scott LK150, 130 stereomaster manuals (7.43)
Posted by soundgood2 on 2011-07-25, 10:55:33 (12.49.87.164)
Could someone please help me with a schematic for the LK150. Any help is greatly appreciated. .......

91: Assembling a rack (7.43)
Posted by DAT on 2004-10-02, 14:30:42 (162.39.118.204)
Chasing down a rattle in the Bozaks, disconnecting everything, wondering if I have long enough interconnects and enough jacks on my Scott 130 to hook everything up. .......

92: RE: Scott 130 preamp rebuild. (7.39)
Posted by geezerrocket on 2014-08-18, 06:01:43 (206.188.229.200)
Is she for sale Mike, someone else's, or just one of many in your personal stable? How does it compare with a HK Citation I, or a McIntosh C 20? .......

93: Re: So...Which preamp do you nominate as "best looking"? <nt> (7.39)
Posted by D0N on 2003-06-24, 07:47:48 (24.195.201.120)
the scott model 130 .......

94: RE: Scott 130 schematic (7.37)
Posted by dadbar on 2008-08-11, 12:56:00 (57.69.30.94)
I think this is typical with HH Scott stuff....came across the same dilemma when I was trying to recap my 299A- one schematic from a Sams photofact showed 10uf supply caps where the scott website sche .......

95: RE: Scott 130 (7.37)
Posted by castironandtubes on 2008-07-21, 08:39:42 (208.120.39.133)
Well, I could be misreading the schematic. What is the detriment though, I have no hum with either line section or phono section. Dave .......

96: RE: Scott 130 Preamp phono connection oddity. (7.32)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2014-08-21, 13:07:01 (38.118.25.194)
I had not considered a ground loop but that does work. Dave .......

97: RE: Scott 130 restoration (7.27)
Posted by Neff on 2008-11-16, 01:53:51 (64.12.116.141)
Upgrading audio gear has no room for errors. One low performing tube can spoil the sonics or a lousy PS. .......

98: RE: Scott 130, scott 121, or Mcintosh C8 as phono pre amp (7.26)
Posted by Marantzguy on 2008-07-21, 16:37:15 (128.48.7.72)
Hi, gonzo: If you intend to play pre-RIAA lp recordings or are contemplating transfering them to CD, all of those units would be perfect. Keep in mind that if they have not already undergone some amou .......

99: Re: HH Scott Preamp LC-21mystery (7.24)
Posted by DFaulds on 2001-04-26, 12:02:56 (207.24.72.12)
Which one? I have an LC-21 with the brown faceplate and a 130. Both of these are pretty common, and there photos available on the net. Dave .......

100: RE: Scott 130 Preamp phono connection oddity. (7.21)
Posted by Dave Pogue on 2014-08-22, 05:37:20 (68.55.22.7)
Given the extraordinary difference in output levels I encounter routinely these days, how could you possibly "fix" them? .......

101: RE: Thanks guys..I have another question. (7.19)
Posted by darrell carver on 2011-06-16, 16:24:08 (76.203.208.38)
All of this Gear BELONGS TO ME THis picture was takin in the living ROOM of MY house In 2008. The MAGNECORD reel to reel model 1024 I purchased NEW in 1969. the SCOTT 130 pre i purchased in 2005. The .......

102: RE: Scott 130 preamp question (7.15)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2017-03-14, 17:23:22 (97.95.43.235)
Randy I did replace the black caps with K40s but Thermonic is right when he said that the black Pyramids are great sounding caps.They are paper impregnated in wax.Today I use a mix of caps and in the .......

103: RE: Scott 130 (7.15)
Posted by corerosin on 2008-07-21, 20:50:03 (4.238.148.138)
Well, if you're not getting any hum then I suppose it doesn't matter. I replaced the selenium rectifier on two of them that a friend had and he did notice that the tape output was quieter than the pr .......

104: Scott 130, scott 121, or Mcintosh C8 as phono pre amp (7.13)
Posted by gonzo on 2008-07-21, 14:13:44 (71.192.45.197)
with EQ curves. Assuming all are restored any idea which would have the most flexibility and best sound. And is it worth going vintage or are the newer pre amps out there with eq curves that sonicall .......

105: RE: anything with a 'phase' or polarity switch could be up the top! (7.11)
Posted by David Smith on 2014-12-12, 17:27:30 (208.54.87.218)
Scott 130 also has a phase reverse switch. Dave .......

106: RE: What's your setup this time? .....pics? (7.10)
Posted by "skeptic" on 2008-03-08, 15:42:54 (24.178.202.44)
Preamp is Scott 130 Power is Scott LK-150 KT-88's Cassette is Teac 601R Tuner is Fisher R-200 C/D player is Fisher Reel 2 Reel is Magnecord 1024 Turntables are EMPIRE 398, 498, 598, and 698 Speaker .......

107: Question #2. I am getting popping (not loud) through my speakers from my H.H. Scott system (7.08)
Posted by DAT on 2005-01-19, 17:55:08 (151.213.98.197)
I was checking the tubes, but I haven't been able to pin down whether the 130 pre-amp or the 208 is the likely culprit. Any suggestions as to where to look first would be greatly appreciated. ::: TO .......

108: Fisher 400, Marantz 7 or scott 130, Mcintosh 22, HK citation 1 preamp? which is the better sounding? (7.06)
Posted by zappa300 on 2004-03-16, 20:51:02 (65.93.175.249)
Hi..which of the 5 tube preamps is better sounding and who has one they are willing to part with? thnks .......

109: RE: How well regarded is the H.H. Scott 130 preamp? (7.04)
Posted by AudioSoul on 2009-11-23, 21:15:24 (24.119.104.182)
You cant take someone elses opinion to heart. I have made purchases based uppon someone elses opionion and hated it! It's all about synergy and one's own ears........ .......

110: RE: Any HH Scott 130 owners out there? -need some input (7.04)
Posted by mr9iron on 2022-03-24, 21:16:50 (54.184.22.94)
Alpha, that helped, it's definitely not as bad. You can hear some hiss, but not at a listening distance. I guess out of all the basic things to try, I neglected to try this. The gain on my amps (MC40 .......

111: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (7.02)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2018-12-28, 13:55:28 (69.142.177.2)
35 μF. is definitely too big, for several reasons. You are increasing the ripple current and that increases I 2 R heating in the power trafo and may also be causing a 60 Hz. mechanical flex. Then .......

112: Good price for a Scott 208 amp? (7.00)
Posted by DAT on 2003-12-10, 08:23:12 (68.115.204.170)
Considering its pretty rough and will need a complete overhaul. I would be mating it with a 130 preamp. Also, how does this amp compare to an ST-70 (which I already have). Thanks for your input. ::: T .......

113: RE: Scott 130, scott 121, or Mcintosh C8 as phono pre amp (6.99)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2008-07-21, 16:28:27 (69.40.208.14)
I can't help you specifically with those three pieces. However, I will say that the RIAA EQ curves are a LOT more accurate in later models. But, that's accurate, not necessarily better sounding. A lot .......

114: Re: Does the phono input on a Scott 130 require a moving magnet cartridge? (6.97)
Posted by Roublard Cache on 2004-08-05, 06:36:27 (206.209.126.32)
Do you have a tape monitor on anywere? I have made this mistake before on old amps. Sounds stupid, but hey, it happened to me. Ben .......

115: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (6.94)
Posted by mr9iron on 2018-12-29, 12:43:57 (76.121.59.220)
Fender, Yes I have actually gone through all the inputs at one time and shorted them with the selector on each. It does not affect the hum. It is rumored that the 130 selector switch shorts the inputs .......

116: Re: HH Scott amp & preamp (6.94)
Posted by Vinyljh on 2003-01-30, 20:27:29 (24.90.208.42)
I assumed you were talking about Zenn Audio who had a pair of 250's and a 130 pre fpr 600-. It is sold I have been told. JH .......

117: RE: Scott 130 Preamp phono connection oddity. (6.93)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2014-08-21, 15:06:16 (74.47.212.90)
I'd get rid of those level control pots that degrade sound and put in something to make them fixed level. Thoughts? ET .......

118: RE: Scott LK150, 130 stereomaster manuals (6.93)
Posted by dadbar on 2008-08-23, 19:28:31 (68.163.104.66)
I have the schematic for the LK150...if you send me a PM to my AOL address I will forward you a more legible file. Dadbar .......

119: RE: Scott 130 preamp rebuild. (6.93)
Posted by gkargreen on 2016-03-28, 18:33:27 (100.36.144.196)
Michael, the first cap off the 6X4 should be a 10 ufd, correct? That is the cap recommendation for the 6X4, if I am understanding this correctly. Thanks! .......

120: RE: Scott 130 schematic (6.93)
Posted by R. Mercure on 2008-08-11, 15:05:33 (72.4.4.116)
Replace the parts with the ones on the unit if you want the unit to perform as it did when manufactured. And remember that electrolytic caps have a tolerance of something like +40%/-20% or some such d .......

121: Re: Scott LC 21 or 130 pre-amp (6.93)
Posted by mr9iron on 2006-11-22, 17:35:44 (66.67.36.213)
The guy in my first post?, as in the first time I ever posted something? he dug out his pre-amp and is looking to see?? sorry confused by this response Jeff .......

122: Re: A list of items at local thrift (6.89)
Posted by radioactive70 on 2003-02-02, 19:06:32 (24.66.94.140)
dont know to much about much of the stuff but the scott 130 for $11.95 is a steal . if your not interested in tube equiptment you could always pick it up and sell it to me.email me direct if you want .......

123: RE: Scott 130 (6.88)
Posted by mhardy6647 on 2008-07-22, 04:59:47 (155.94.62.221)
Not mine, but I tried to fix it for a fellow AA/AK member. Ended up forwarding it to an expert. The power supplies on these things are kind of nominal; this one had been hack-repaired at some point .......

124: Re: Scott 121C Mono Preamps? (6.88)
Posted by doctorjohn on 2001-03-20, 23:53:49 (137.189.4.7)
First, I don't have this one. I think the biggest problem with vintage preamps is the dynamics in the line section. Many line inputs just do not handle large scale stuff too well. I do know the slight .......

125: Re: HH Scott Preamp LC-21mystery (6.85)
Posted by DFaulds on 2001-04-24, 08:20:11 (207.24.72.12)
I've owned a couple of these over the years, and I think I still have one on a shelf somewhere. I don't believe that it is a kit version of the 130 (which I also have in the collection). I'm pretty su .......

126: RE: Look again...... (6.83)
Posted by castironandtubes on 2008-07-08, 17:39:11 (208.120.39.133)
My Scott 130 has the same issue, on the chassis they're marked V1 V101 V2 V201 etc. and the schematic has V1, V2, V3 etc. I'll have to look to see if they follow the same pattern (I imagine they do). .......

127: RE: Replacement Volume Control for Scott 130? (6.80)
Posted by mr9iron on 2023-02-07, 18:38:42 (52.36.153.100)
thanks all, the volume pot came in this week, it looks and feels perfect, it will be a task to replace. I will let you know how it sounds, super tight area to work, not looking forward to it. thanks f .......

128: Re: My Lucky Day (year) (6.77)
Posted by bean_counter on 2001-05-04, 23:20:18 (216.214.210.180)
Yup. In line for what a 4310 goes for. You're fortunate to get it. I'm saving for one someday. I've got a vintage equipment console, with a cut-out for a Scott G chasis and a C chasis. Right now I hav .......

129: HH Scott preamps (6.75)
Posted by Interstage Tranny on 2008-07-30, 15:36:29 (68.39.179.254)
Hi Norm, The 130 is a nice stereo/mono unit; just needs recapping. A stereo kit version, with a few differences, is the LC-21. The 122 is very rare and highly desireable. The mono 121 preamps are for .......

130: RE: Scott 130 Preamp phono connection oddity. (6.74)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2014-08-22, 08:17:35 (74.47.212.90)
I know how a pot, especially a little cheesy one can degrade sound. Every input on that has an adjustment. It's not like there is no volume control on the front panel to compensate for differences. So .......

131: RE: Does your amp have a ground switch? (n/t) (6.72)
Posted by Uncle Mike on 2018-12-06, 16:53:21 (174.201.11.80)
Have you tried physically shorting unused inputs? To be honest I can't recall because it's been so long but I think the Scott 130 I have on the shelf seemed to quiet down with something in the RCA inp .......

132: RE: Scott 130 Preamp phono connection oddity. (6.72)
Posted by AJ on 2014-08-21, 06:50:46 (206.47.223.12)
I feel for you. The Audio Research SP 3a I have also has this sort of non-intuitive input-output arrangement. Of course, I never read the manuals! It took several hours of "trouble shooting" until the .......

133: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (6.71)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2018-12-28, 14:15:14 (69.142.177.2)
The choke immediately after the 1st filter cap. is key. Within reason, you can do just about anything that tickles your fancy, following a substantial inductance. $12.79 is Mouser's price for the C-8X .......

134: Scott 130 restoration (6.71)
Posted by castironandtubes on 2008-11-15, 23:49:54 (208.120.39.133)
Sorry, no pics right now (no digital camera). I'll try to take some and post them in a week or so. I got a Scott 130 a few months ago, and have slowly been trying to get around to a proper restoration .......

135: Re: I need some more tube preamp options (6.70)
Posted by Dave Dibble on 2001-06-16, 20:54:56 (216.192.81.138)
I'm VERY with my hh scott 130. It's not really made to be used exposed though. Has a good selection of phono input recording balance selections for the old vinyl. See the hh scot web site, their on li .......

136: Re: To those who replied to my Dynaco Mk. IV questions - thank you! (6.67)
Posted by Robert K. on 2005-03-21, 14:39:20 (64.229.187.87)
Culprit - it's the preamp. The low volume followed switching around the cables feeding the Dynacos. Drop in the other Scott 130 and the problem goes away. So one of the 130s can be added to the evergr .......

137: Daggone it, I'm still getting a lot of hum, and its coming from the Scott 130 pre-amp (6.67)
Posted by DAT on 2005-03-03, 18:53:26 (162.39.117.142)
Turn it off, leave the amp on, silence. Swapped it into another system, hum. The original capacitors were supposed to have been replaced, the contacts cleaned. Where should I start looking? ::: TOPIC: .......

138: RE: Scott 130 preamp rebuild. (6.61)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2014-08-18, 13:26:06 (97.84.205.208)
Stace They are different for sure..The Citation preaamp isn't for everyone.The phono stage in the citation preamp is very correct in its sonic nature and you have to turn the volume up quite high dep .......

139: RE: Scott 130 (6.61)
Posted by castironandtubes on 2008-07-20, 22:23:39 (208.120.39.133)
I guess I'll check that out, I have no (zero) 60 Hz. hum from it though in my 100 dB/1w/1m Altecs. Also, I thought the main line level tubes were the 12au7's. It appears to me that the 12ax7's are for .......

140: Re: anybody here happen to have a Scott 130 preamp? (6.60)
Posted by Nuke Em on 2006-07-24, 09:15:52 (65.118.130.130)
I don't have a digital camera but do an internet search and you can find a schematic. The problem is mostly unbalanced output an one channel is somewhat distorted. The unit is in good enough condition .......

141: RE: phono noise floor (6.57)
Posted by GSH on 2015-02-24, 10:15:26 (108.213.216.95)
Might be the series resistors in the RIAA filter itself, and/or cathode resistors. Probably wouldn't hurt to build an outboard PS with more filtering (chokes) and DC filament as well, if a Scott 130 d .......

142: Re: How to restore my Scott 130 preamp? (6.57)
Posted by Nuke Em on 2005-12-22, 11:01:12 (4.156.12.79)
Just about an hour ago I hooked up my 130 and gave her a listen. I have some of the problems you mention. lower output in one channel and intermittent hum in the phono section. Yes all those Pyramid c .......

143: RE: Scott 130 preamp buzzing on one channel (6.54)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2017-07-26, 13:48:29 (97.95.43.235)
Randy Some of those sources tie to the isolated ground.Notice filter caps have a wafer which isolates them.If you have the buss bar going direct to the chassis, that can cause an issue so see where t .......

144: RE: Scott 130 preamp rebuild. (6.52)
Posted by geezerrocket on 2014-08-18, 19:17:49 (66.87.145.230)
Thanks Don; I have been promised a HK Citation II and a Audio Research SP 3 (a co-workers elderly father). I know the deuce has a tremendous reputation, but I don't know about the SP 3. If the SP 3 ha .......

145: Re: Heathkit W5M or Eico HF 20 (6.48)
Posted by Deeda on 2004-12-07, 15:08:42 (4.239.222.185)
BoEa, thanks for your reply too, will take Heathkit instead of the Eico. Yes, the W5M also comes with the two PA2 preamp but i will use a Scott 130 preamp instead, any thoughts on that. What other pre .......

146: RE: Scott 130 Preamp phono connection oddity. (6.48)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2014-08-21, 07:33:25 (38.118.25.194)
That is very interesting! Do you think they were trying to guard against crosstalk with the lower level signal? Dave .......

147: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (6.47)
Posted by mr9iron on 2018-12-28, 14:07:26 (76.121.59.220)
Eli, I follow you, I have a small 10uf filter I can swap out, this could be the cause. Is 35uf still too heavy to follow after the first filter? I love the choke Idea...I don't think these are too spe .......

148: RE: 3d Installment of "The Antique Collector" (6.47)
Posted by castironandtubes on 2009-03-04, 08:17:26 (208.120.39.133)
Thanks for posting. As a Scott 130 owner I'm not sure I can agree entirely with your assessment. I restored mine basically per specs and while I can imagine that some might have preference for other e .......

149: RE: What would you consider to be a good vintage preamp? (6.46)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2009-06-10, 06:32:20 (97.84.150.97)
There are so many good vintage preamps that it comes down to personal taste. The mac C20 is my favorite and I also love my C11/C22 when rebuilt.The audio research SP3A is wonderful and after rebuildin .......

150: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (6.45)
Posted by mr9iron on 2018-12-28, 14:46:32 (76.121.59.220)
The 121's that are my main pre-amps, I recall have a choke in them as stock, perhaps this is why those did not have this issue.. Though due to lack of space there, I went 25uf or 20uf on the first pol .......

151: RE: Scott 130 preamp rebuild. (6.38)
Posted by dls123 on 2014-08-19, 09:01:39 (24.66.16.157)
The sp3 is no slouch and I am sure can be upgraded to sound better than stock. The Citation II is among the finest amps you will ever hear, but you have to rebuild it and do it correctly. There are a .......

152: RE: Scott 130 schematic (6.34)
Posted by castironandtubes on 2008-08-12, 07:19:48 (208.120.39.133)
I hear what you're saying. I do have the possibility of tying caps together down the road if I feel that the 10uF is insufficient, I'll just have to find space for some more if I do that. There are a .......

153: Re: Fisher 400, Marantz 7 or scott 130, Mcintosh 22, HK citation 1 preamp? which is the better sounding? (6.21)
Posted by kbuzz on 2004-03-17, 14:31:19 (206.96.38.138)
i love the the 7 but cant afford it at present. I do however own a restored fisher 400C and find very very musical over some modern tube versiosn. I have not done much head to head testing but the fis .......

154: RE: Any HH Scott 130 owners out there? -need some input (6.18)
Posted by mr9iron on 2022-03-24, 16:25:20 (54.184.22.94)
Mikey, the one I restored sounded pretty good, lots of meat on the bottom end, but like I said, it hissed at idle and so does this one. I could just finish cleaning it up and re- sell as it all works, .......

155: Re: 400pre (6.18)
Posted by Chef Henry on 2003-03-17, 03:57:52 (67.82.36.200)
Thanks, Looie. They are not marked anywhere on the chassis, and I wasn't sure about the 12AT7s. I just got my Scott 130 up and running over the week end, and it sounds fabulous - let's see how lucky I .......

156: RE: Any HH Scott 130 owners out there? -need some input (6.16)
Posted by mr9iron on 2022-03-25, 11:40:38 (54.184.22.94)
Piling on here, thanks to Alpha Al for helping with the hiss issue! Does anyone know how to by-pass the rumble filter switch so that it's not in the circuit and also by-pass the loudness switch so tha .......

157: RE: Eico hf-85 (6.16)
Posted by rodgen on 2008-07-21, 05:31:33 (121.54.74.90)
Thanks for your thoughts Dave, I also feel the same way with regards to the eico. The Scott 130 is a really neat preamp and I could have a chance of getting one but i haven't heard one at it's best. .......

158: RE: Replacement Volume Control for Scott 130? (6.15)
Posted by Byrd69 on 2023-01-27, 06:28:17 (24.59.229.201)
I purchased an on/off/volume pot from that fellow last summer for a Fisher X101-C integrated. The pot looked and worked fine. Not sure if it was the fault of the pot or the unit, but after mounted, OF .......

159: Re: I've been told the 222 is the best sounding model (6.10)
Posted by THE DESTRUCTOR on 2003-08-04, 04:15:08 (206.219.255.152)
I am using Klipch Forte's with the Superamp. I rotate my vintage equipment in and out of my main system or use it in my basement with cheapie EPI speakers which I will eventually replace or upgrade th .......

160: Re: Giving in to the allure of Vintage (6.09)
Posted by Nuke Em on 2005-12-04, 18:02:55 (4.156.0.188)
I also use a modern tube system and vintage equipment, AES Superamp with a Sound Valves tube preamp. The new system sounds very clean and detailed. Overall it's a fantastic sounding system for the mon .......

161: Re: Scott 299D failure (6.09)
Posted by Chef Henry on 2005-02-13, 08:09:04 (67.82.33.122)
I am looking at my Scott 299-D from behind (and yes, I am getting a little aroused). There are 2 terminal strips. Note that on the top strip, there are 3 screw terminals for the right, and 3 for the l .......

162: RE: Scott 130 preamp question (6.07)
Posted by Thermionic27609 on 2017-03-14, 17:03:42 (209.179.59.46)
I have a 1960 Scott 299, and I replaced the Pyramid Imp capacitors that couple to the output tubes to prevent major meltdowns. I didn't replace them in the preamp section because they weren't leaky an .......

163: RE: Scott 130 preamp question (6.05)
Posted by gkargreen on 2017-03-14, 17:15:15 (100.36.145.251)
Thanks, Therm! I use IPA on the switch contacts via a q-tip followed by deoxit on a q-tip to control the application area, the IPA gets the AgS right off easily and leaves a nice clean surface for the .......

164: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (6.03)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2018-12-27, 23:24:00 (69.142.177.2)
That Caig product is a great metal contact cleaner. However, it may not be great inside controls, where carbon tracks are to be found. This stuff is inexpensive enough to take a chance on. Another Ca .......

165: Filter Choke and Space (6.03)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2018-12-29, 20:24:51 (69.142.177.2)
Another look at the Scott 130 Schematic shows the B+ draw to be a mere 12.5 mA. That fact allows the selection of a physically "small" part of 15 H./20 mA., the Triad C-1X . Better filtering action + .......

166: RE: Scott 130 restoration (6.01)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2008-11-16, 17:46:46 (68.37.197.81)
Mike, AuriCaps are MPP, perhaps the very best MPP, but still MPP. My bias tends towards film and foil parts inside NFB loops and PIO parts outside of NFB loops. McShane is CORRECT about mixing things .......

167: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (6.01)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2018-12-28, 15:28:05 (69.142.177.2)
Make room for that choke! If necessary, use 'lytics till you get to the voltage take off positions. Performance wise, the Panasonic and Nichicon 105 o C. rated parts are nipping at film caps.' heels a .......

168: RE: Scott 130 question (5.95)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2014-11-17, 14:32:22 (97.84.205.208)
Are V3A and V103A not just for the rumble filter and loudness? No,that is another gain stage for which the volume control hooks into and rumble filter you can shut off..Just cap couple off V3a and V10 .......

169: RE: Scott 130, scott 121, or Mcintosh C8 as phono pre amp (5.93)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2008-07-21, 18:18:21 (97.84.131.145)
Gonzo The C8s are nostalgic but do require a dedicated supply as Rich says.They can sound pretty good but they need recapping and if you have a mac power amp,you still are sharing the power supply wit .......

170: RE: Best sounding vintage tube preamp. (5.92)
Posted by diamondsouled on 2011-08-17, 14:48:20 (216.197.152.215)
The Lafayette KT-600 is still a good deal. The Fisher 400C - 400CX are starting to go up but are quite nice. The Pilot 215 or 216, the Scott 122 or 130 are great vintage pres. None of these vintage am .......

171: HH Scott --- What's a "fair" price? (5.88)
Posted by Laudanum on 2001-08-27, 19:13:54 (63.14.11.193)
A 130C pre just went for $625 on ebay. This was a Very very clean unit from a high feedback seller in "good working" condition ..... still, I didn't think the 130C demanded near that ..... am I off he .......

172: I agree, $130-200 is fair market value for most Scott tuners... (5.88)
Posted by rodney on 2004-04-23, 10:50:46 (128.231.88.3)
...there are a couple of exceptions, but those are VERY expensive. If advertised with box, and you get NO box, then back out. Let the seller see how much he gets without the box. Of course you could d .......

173: Dontchalovit (5.84)
Posted by DAT on 2005-03-02, 07:43:24 (68.115.204.170)
My Scott 130 pre-amp survives 40 years, being dumped in a box and stored godknowswhere for goodnessknowshowlong, and shipment via UPS across the country with nary a scratch, but I hand deliver it to m .......

174: HH Scott 121c's pre-amp restore - the ultimate vintage tube preamp set-up? (5.83)
Posted by mr9iron on 2015-01-02, 17:10:04 (71.231.196.197)
I just finished restoring these HH Scott 121c's for a friend who is an avid record collector and 78 enthusiast. One look at these mono pre-amps and you can easily see why a record guru would lo .......

175: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (5.79)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2018-12-27, 20:30:56 (69.142.177.2)
An appropriate spray cleaner into the controls is (IMO) worth a try. That stuff can easily go noisy. Another thing to look for is noise and/or drift in carbon composition resistors. Except for grid st .......

176: RE: Scott 130, scott 121, or Mcintosh C8 as phono pre amp (5.78)
Posted by Door Nail on 2008-07-22, 06:59:22 (71.190.92.72)
As stated any of these preamps will need to be gone over due to age. I favor the C8 even in light of the power supply issue. It can be powered via a PTO from a power amp but as said you now have a sha .......

177: RE: Scott 130 preamp rebuild. (5.74)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2014-08-18, 18:31:29 (97.95.46.102)
Exactly Don The Citation is very correct when you use ESLs or Magnepans,it doesn't get any better..The Mc275 and Mc60s are like the Deuce but the C20 is a bit colored in a good way as you stated.I di .......

178: What's the "Center Channel" on vintage amps? (5.73)
Posted by epador on 2002-07-09, 17:31:09 (68.11.222.34)
Hi all, another beginner question from an enthusiastic (almost-) newbe. I recently got a Scott 130 tube preamp. Besides "Channel A" and "Channel B" it has an RCA jack for a "Center Channel". I seem to .......

179: HH Scott LC21 Pre-amp Restore (5.73)
Posted by mr9iron on 2015-01-05, 20:07:48 (71.231.196.197)
HH Scott LC21 Restore I had some time over the holiday break to finish the Scott 121's I posted earlier, and restore this Scott LC21 Pre-amp. I like the LC21 so much it's my main pre-amp in my .......

180: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (5.71)
Posted by mr9iron on 2018-12-27, 21:25:38 (76.121.59.220)
Hey Eli, Is de-ox it 5 not the best stuff? I got almost an entire can of it in the controls. If there is something more potent I should try, let me know. I did install a 3 wire power cable, and though .......

181: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (5.69)
Posted by mr9iron on 2018-12-28, 11:48:15 (76.121.59.220)
As stated, everything in the PS is replaced with new, doubtful they are bad parts, I jumped in a new cap on all stages regardless, no change. Again, from my knowledge this is not a PS hum -120hz It se .......

182: RE: Ranking Of Vintage Tube Preamps While We Are At It (5.66)
Posted by DaveV on 2014-12-12, 06:16:31 (162.232.122.153)
Ranking would depend on who's doing the ranking and don't we already know what the vintage "hot list" would include? (List updated after original post) Marantz 7 tube version Marantz Model 1 Consolett .......

183: RE: Scott 130 question (5.62)
Posted by David Smith on 2014-11-17, 05:40:22 (24.42.83.12)
Thanks Michael. Are V3A and V103A not just for the rumble filter and loudness? It's partly rebuilt - PS caps are Atoms and coupling caps are K40s, new bridge for the filaments etc. I'm getting some di .......

184: How good are vintage tube preamps compared to new "high end" stuff? (5.61)
Posted by Hugo on 2002-12-28, 19:45:21 (68.11.222.34)
I hope some of you who live (or have lived) in both camps can shed some objective light on this. I have a phono + radio + CD setup using a vintage Scott 130 preamp into Dynaco MK.III monoblocks. The S .......

185: RE: Scott 130 preamp rebuild. (5.57)
Posted by dls123 on 2014-08-18, 17:42:54 (24.66.16.157)
I haven't heard the scott. I have rebuilt about a million (well, maybe 50) Citation I preamps and two full rebuilds on Mac C-20 preamps. The Citation I is very neutral. Both the phono and linestage. T .......

186: Basic Dynaco Mk. IV questions. (5.55)
Posted by Robert K. on 2005-03-16, 19:23:48 (64.229.187.87)
I'm mostly familiar with HH Scott equipment but now I have some Dynaco, a pair of MK IVs that I'm planning on hooking up to an HH Scott 130 preamp. How do you set the bias on one of these? It looks li .......

187: Vintage Pre-amp for 78s (5.53)
Posted by selfdivider on 2009-06-24, 10:36:15 (38.104.167.98)
Hi. I already posted a thread asking for pre-amps, but thought this was the more appropriate forum. (fyi: http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=vinyl&m=841162) Anyway, I'm looking for a vintage pre- .......

188: Not enough (5.44)
Posted by Al Nico on 2007-01-21, 13:34:34 (205.188.116.66)
This is as far as I got but I guess I qualify. Preamps Eico HF-85 ARC SP6A Scott 130 Fisher 400 CXII Fisher 400C Marantz 7C Yamaha Passive Dynaco PAS’s Dynaco changed to ARC SP3A Regency 350P McIntosh .......

189: Re: Well, I went ahead and did it today (5.44)
Posted by walter on 2002-10-24, 07:28:32 (68.11.222.34)
roscoe, the Scott 130 is absolutely as it left the factory in 1959. I got it from the original owner's son, and supposedly it has been used continuously up untill about 10 years ago. It has all the or .......

190: Re: SCOTT 130 (5.43)
Posted by DaveV on 2004-04-30, 07:34:14 (64.12.116.9)
Nice preamp. I had one some 15 years ago but it got stolen along with the turntable. Guess the amps and speakers were too heavy for the thief? A preamp of that age most likely needs more than just 4 c .......

191: RE: Scott 130 (5.37)
Posted by corerosin on 2008-07-21, 04:41:35 (4.239.57.123)
I could be wrong but the 12AX7's located at the edge of the chassis (right in front of the power transformer) are the tone control amps, but the 'preamp output' is taken from the plates of them. By co .......

192: RE: Scott 130 restoration (5.36)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2008-11-16, 14:16:43 (68.188.189.153)
Jim This will blow your mind..Those two last mac amps I had purchased,I stuck some auricaps in that came out of stuff I modded for people and for the .047s I stuck in auricaps with the k40s and and a .......

193: Re: List your vintage collection !! (5.35)
Posted by drummerwill on 2001-03-13, 13:40:41 (199.89.234.125)
Scott 340B receiver Scott 299B intregrat Scott 130 pre-amp Scott 350B tuner Fisher 500C Sansui 500A as pre-amp ( Tube rectified power supply) Reworked Dynaco Pas 3 (Tantalum resistors,oil caps, Silve .......

194: RE: Scott 130 schematic (5.32)
Posted by castironandtubes on 2008-08-11, 21:28:27 (208.120.39.133)
Yeah, the tolerance is kind of the issue. The caps that the schematic says should be 10uF are marked 20uF on the unit but measure 35uF (consistently). I'm replacing them with 8uF caps that test within .......

195: Re: fisher 400 vs scott 299c (5.32)
Posted by DaveV on 2004-04-09, 07:01:08 (64.12.116.9)
When properly working they are both good. If I had to decide which one to give up based on sonics, I think I would have to listen to both for a few days to see if I really could make up my mind. Based .......

196: Re: Fair vs. auction prices (5.28)
Posted by Gerry E. on 2001-08-28, 09:33:44 (164.57.254.209)
> So, back to my original question ..... what's a "fair" price for a > clean, working Scott 130C? $250 - $500? Sorry for the wide range, but one should factor in condition (cosmetic and electrical), t .......

197: Restore and upgrade that baby. (5.26)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2014-12-10, 13:46:52 (97.84.205.208)
Rich That is my overall favorite preamp if I had to pick one along with the Scott 130.There are also mono preamps I like such as the Fisher 80c but let me tell you,the Fisher 400CX2 is a GEM! The big .......

198: RE: Hum and Hiss Madness -Scott 130 Pre-amp (5.25)
Posted by fredtr on 2018-12-29, 08:41:52 (204.15.221.242)
Good problem. How is the hum and hiss selecting phono with shorting plug vs a line level input? You wrote "If I hook up a small 12uf filter cap to block out all AC signal to pin 6 (plate) of v3 and v .......

199: vintage US stereo preamps for 220v? (5.24)
Posted by rozmar on 2001-03-29, 15:42:19 (194.230.188.130)
For those of us seeking preampflifiers with variable playback phono curves (i.e. non-RIAA) like the Scott 130, does anyone know if these were ever manufactured for 220 volts, or if they can be easily .......

200: RE: What to keep? Pioneer and Scott (5.23)
Posted by Al Nico on 2007-09-18, 14:05:25 (64.12.116.141)
I felt the same way about integrated amps. At one time out they all went. I do have fun with the Eico HF-81 and wanted to thin out some of the others. The only receivers I have are a Sony STR7800 and .......

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