H.H. Scott Type 208 Tube Amplifier
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H. H. Scott inc. Type 208 tube amplifier – very rare! 105 – 125V 5060 hz | 180-200W max. Serial number: 148573. Made in USA. In good vintage condition , with scratches, spots and signs of use – it works.
Please note: the unit is from the 50’S and nobody should expect to work per its original specifications! It comes with a power cord only.
About this model
The 208 listing is short on circuit detail but includes the nameplate data: 105–125 volts, 50–60 Hz, 180–200 watts maximum, serial number 148573, made in the USA. The power figure is the mains consumption printed on the back panel, not the audio output, a point that confuses many sellers.
The seller dated the amplifier to the 1950s and wisely warned that nobody should expect it to meet its original specification without servicing. It came with a power cord only. For background on the company, see the H.H. Scott history page.
The later 220-A laboratory amplifier is the other Scott power amplifier on file.
| Maker | H.H. Scott, Massachusetts, USA |
|---|---|
| Model | Type 208 |
| Mains | 105–125 V, 50–60 Hz (listing) |
| Power consumption | 180–200 W maximum (listing) |
| Serial number | 148573 (listing) |
| Era | 1950s (listing) |
Questions collectors ask
Is 180–200 W the output of the H.H. Scott 208?
No. That figure, taken from the listing's nameplate data, is the power the amplifier draws from the mains. The audio output is much lower.
Does a 1950s amplifier need servicing before use?
Almost always. Expect to replace electrolytic and paper capacitors, and bring the amplifier up slowly on a variac the first time.
Sources: Wikipedia: H. H. Scott, Inc..
