This is a stunning and incredibly rare HH Scott piece. From what we can gather, this may have just been the very first quadraphonic amplifier to make it to market (launched in 1969). The walnut cabinet is gorgeous. The black face is striking and all but flawless. And the 4 VU meters are absolutely mesmerizing. This is truly a beautiful piece of audio history.
- Production
- 1969-73
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 00621654
- Orig. MSRP
- $459.90
- Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned controls and switches
- Replaced electrolytic coupling capacitors in all four channels
- Repaired one driver board
- Repaired chips on cabinet
- Detailed
- Factory Specs
Frequency response 15-30,000Hz ±1dB
Channels 4 (Quadrophonic)
Power output 35W RMS at 8Ω
Harmonic Distortion 0.5% at rated output
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Phono: 60 dB; Aux: 80 dB
Hum & noise (phono) -65dB
Input sensitivity High level (extra) 0.50V, phono high 3.0mV, phono low 6.0mV, tape 1.0mV, mic 10mV
Tone and volume Independent tone and volume controls for each of the four channels
Meters Independent VU meter per channel (4)
Features Tape monitoring facilities
Features Loudness compensation
Features High and low filtering
Jacks Four front-panel microphone jacks
Dimensions 18.5” W x 12”D x 6.25”H
Weight 27.5lbs
- Documentation
H.H. Scott Stereomaster 499 Schematic
- The History of HH Scott
- From their Maynard, Massachusetts, research facilities, audio pioneers Hermon Hosmer Scott and Chief Research Engineer, Daniel R. von Recklinghausen made their mark on the Golden Age of the High-Fidelity landscape. H.H. Scott has been a leading manufacturer of superb high fidelity components since 1946. During this...
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- Liner Notes
- The H H Scott 499 4-channel stereo amplifier dates from the very beginning of the quadraphonic era. It's worth owning as one of the last real HH Scott components made before HH Scott, Inc went into receivership in 1973. Schneider of Germany purchased HH Scott shortly after this amplifier was released to the market. The 499 is a top of the line component. Made in the USA, the unit is superbly engineered, and has an absolutely killer amplifier section. When it was introduced in 1969, this unit cost more than a McIntosh MA 5100 or a MAC 1700 receiver – very expensive – and few were made. A rare bird, indeed.
- Stock No.
- 6785500479656
This is a stunning and incredibly rare HH Scott piece. From what we can gather, this may have just been the very first quadraphonic amplifier to make it to market (launched in 1969). The walnut cabinet is gorgeous. The black face is striking and all but flawless. And the 4 VU meters are absolutely mesmerizing. This is truly a beautiful piece of audio history.
Production
1969-73
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
00621654
Orig. MSRP
$459.90
Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned controls and switches
- Replaced electrolytic coupling capacitors in all four channels
- Repaired one driver board
- Repaired chips on cabinet
- Detailed
Factory Specs
Frequency response 15-30,000Hz ±1dB
Channels 4 (Quadrophonic)
Power output 35W RMS at 8Ω
Harmonic Distortion 0.5% at rated output
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Phono: 60 dB; Aux: 80 dB
Hum & noise (phono) -65dB
Input sensitivity High level (extra) 0.50V, phono high 3.0mV, phono low 6.0mV, tape 1.0mV, mic 10mV
Tone and volume Independent tone and volume controls for each of the four channels
Meters Independent VU meter per channel (4)
Features Tape monitoring facilities
Features Loudness compensation
Features High and low filtering
Jacks Four front-panel microphone jacks
Dimensions 18.5” W x 12”D x 6.25”H
Weight 27.5lbs
Documentation
H.H. Scott Stereomaster 499 Schematic
The History of HH Scott
From their Maynard, Massachusetts, research facilities, audio pioneers Hermon Hosmer Scott and Chief Research Engineer, Daniel R. von Recklinghausen made their mark on the Golden Age of the High-Fidelity landscape. H.H. Scott has been a leading manufacturer of superb high fidelity components since 1946. During this...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
The H H Scott 499 4-channel stereo amplifier dates from the very beginning of the quadraphonic era. It's worth owning as one of the last real HH Scott components made before HH Scott, Inc went into receivership in 1973. Schneider of Germany purchased HH Scott shortly after this amplifier was released to the market. The 499 is a top of the line component. Made in the USA, the unit is superbly engineered, and has an absolutely killer amplifier section. When it was introduced in 1969, this unit cost more than a McIntosh MA 5100 or a MAC 1700 receiver – very expensive – and few were made. A rare bird, indeed.
Stock No.
6785500479656
