NOSValves Posted June 6, 2002 Share Posted June 6, 2002 Was just messing around on Ebay found what looks to be the Nicest 222C I've seen with a nice wood case with BIN price of 250.00 not bad with a case. Linkage ------------------ HH Scott 299 Amp HH Scott LT-110B Tuner HH Scott P-87 Turn Table JVC JL-F50 Turn Table Sony CDP-CA7ES CD Drive 1985 Walnut Heresey I W/Layne Audio Woofers KSW-15 Subs>c> This message has been edited by NOS440 on 06-06-2002 at 06:24 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted June 6, 2002 Share Posted June 6, 2002 I've owned TONS of Scott gear and I think anyone intersted in getting into Scott should hold out for the 299 or 299B--they are far better than the C or D and have the same value. And I say that being a BIG fan of the 7591, especially in Fisher and McIntosh gear of the same vintage. But somehow the magic of the little 299 was lost when it was beefed up from the "B" to the "C." Plus, the 299 and 299B have THE BEST phono section of any vintage integrated amp I have ever heard--PERIOD! If you like LPs, Scott is one of the best ways to go if you're on a budget. I never got into the Eico fray on this board but was more than a little stunned that everyone was jumping on the bandwagon. The Scott 299 kicks Eico *** all up and down the block as far as I'm concerned. Anyone out there owned both (in good condition) and REALLY think that the Eico sounds better than the EL84/7189 based Scott? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted June 6, 2002 Share Posted June 6, 2002 Oops! It's a 222C! I misread you and thought you said 299C! 222C is a nice little amp. Sort of a 299 on a budget--lacks some of features but the sound is VERY similar. $250 with a case is a REAL good price these days! It's better than the 299C, but still not as nice as a 299/299B. Anyway, the rest of my post is still vaild. I hope. *hic!* One too many Carlsberg Elephants this afternoon I guess . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted June 6, 2002 Author Share Posted June 6, 2002 Allan , I agree completely. I have the 222C and a 299 (second generation with the trannies on the rear) which I really think is a 299B. I also have a LK-72 which is basically a Kit 299C and it just can't touch my 299 or 222C. The 299 A/B do have the best and most versitile phono section of the bunch. I just seen this unit and it looks great so I thought I would bring it to everyone's attention 299's are hard to come by in that shape. I really agree with your oppinion of the EICO's too. There not a bad amp but just not in the same class as Fisher , Scotts and of coarse Mac's. I'm a Scottie all they way when it comes to Intergrated amps. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted June 6, 2002 Share Posted June 6, 2002 I, for one, prefer the EICO to Fisher and Scott integrateds although I have not heard the 299B. To my ears, it is more open, transparent, and exhibits far better soundstaging, although I know that is unimportant to many. Build and appearance-wise, ye olde Scott takes the nut. Sound wise... well, we obviously have very different tastes here. See our systems and the different directions. Still, all of these amps sound good to many. kh This message has been edited by mobile homeless on 06-07-2002 at 01:25 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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