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Selling HH Scott LK-72 Tube Integrated Amplifier. Amp has been serviced and recapped, all the controls has been DeoXit, it playing really smooth and very warm sounding. Power output: 40 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.8%Input sensitivity: 3mV (MM), 500mV (line)Valve complement: 4 x 12AX7, 4 x 7591, 2 x 6GH8, 1 x GZ34amp and wood case ship two different boxes for safety.Thanks
This is a buyer’s market for vintage H.H. Scott tube integrateds, and the US$1,150 asking price for the LK-72 is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the typical used range of US$400 to US$1,700. With the lower end of that range representing units for parts or poor condition (US$200–US$400) and the upper end reflecting pristine, original-owner examples (US$1,500–US$1,700), this listing at US$1,150 is a strong deal for a sound, working unit.
The LK-72 is well-regarded as the kit version of the acclaimed 299C, offering warm, musical tube sound with excellent tonal balance and low distortion. It handles diverse speakers gracefully and delivers that classic mid-60s H.H. Scott clarity. Its value is further underscored by rarity—few complete, working units remain—and the timing is ideal for collectors seeking authentic vintage sound without the premium for museum-grade examples. This is a clear buying opportunity for an enthusiast who wants real vintage performance at a fair price.
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H.H. Scott emerged as a cornerstone of American hi-fi in 1947, founded by MIT-trained engineer Hermon Hosmer Scott in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Initially housed in an old shoe factory, the company built on Scott's pre-war innovations in noise suppression to pioneer FM tuners and stereo integration, distinguishing itself from an earlier Chicago firm by adopting the H.H. initials. This heritage positioned H.H. Scott at the forefront of the post-war audio boom, shaping the golden age of high-fidelity sound.
The brand focused on premium home audio components, excelling in tube amplifiers like the legendary 299 model, groundbreaking FM stereo tuners such as the 350, and integrated receivers. Its product range emphasized engineering precision in amplification and tuning, delivering exceptional clarity and performance that defined mid-century listening experiences.
Today, H.H. Scott holds iconic status among vintage collectors and audiophiles, revered for its benchmark role in establishing hi-fi standards during the 1950s and 1960s. Though production ceased decades ago, restored originals command premium prices in the niche market for golden-era American gear, prized for their robust build and timeless sonic excellence.
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