Hofy Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 I am curious as to what the differences are between the Model a, b c and d. I have read on here that the b is superior over the a. Thanks for the enlightenment. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 The differences are mainly in the tranformers between A and B it seems. Actually, there were TWO A versions, one with the slightly smaller output transformers on the side while the Mk II version has the larger outs in the back. The B has even slightly larger outputs and has a bit more extension in the low end (ever so slight from what I hear). Besides a few other minor differences they are very similar. Looking at a 299a MkII and a 299B there is not different appearance wise from above. I'll let Craig fill in as I am not the Scott man but that is what I have gathered between those two. kh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hofy Posted January 6, 2003 Author Share Posted January 6, 2003 Thanks, I'll wait for Craig's input also. I know you guys are busy with the new site. Nevermind, I just need to stop being so lazy. Google is our friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 Hofy, 299A second version and the 299B are almost Identical and the sound is very close in fact I think I should of never bother for the little difference switching up. Right now there are 2 very nice 299A models up for grabs on ebay and they both look great. Don;t hesitate to go the A route they usually cost about $100 less than a B and this isn't because the B is that much better its just supply and demand there are nopt many 299B to be had I waited 8 months to get mine and now I feel it just wasn;t worth the trouble and doing a entire extra rebuild to get it. Actually the 299a first version isn;t that bad either just have to be careful and get a garrantee that the transformers are good because they had a record of transformer failure but if there still good after 40 years they will probably never go bad. There is also the 222C which is a nice amp by all means and shouldn't be left out here. There also a nice HF-81 on ebay right now. The 299C/D uses a different Output power tube the hard to find and expensive 7591's as a whole these amps are nice units but I like the 7189 tube better and its has the added benifit of being less expensive and fairly easy to find. Its a buyers market out there right now time to get a good deal. Keep in mind that its not unusaul for these amps to need at least $200 in parts and labor repairs. Still a steal for the quality of the sound !!! Hope this helps Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hofy Posted January 6, 2003 Author Share Posted January 6, 2003 Thanks for the info, Craig. I see that the C/D models use the 7591. That is the same as my Eico ST70. Also the reason I am looking for something that uses a more common tube. I have seen the ones on eBay and I am watching them. I am also watching the HF81 but those have been going high lately, but we will see. I just sold my little NAD 304 integrated on eBay, so I now have extra tube money. If, make that WHEN I get one of these units, I will keep your services in mind. I may only need parts but if I run into something hairy it will probibly come your way. Thanks again! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 Hofy, I have one of these NAD 304 coming in on trade from some amp work I did. What did you get for it ?? Did you like it ? I also have a mathcing tuner coming too ! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hofy Posted January 6, 2003 Author Share Posted January 6, 2003 The 304 is a nice little amp as far as SS goes. It has a phono section that works fairly well. One of the main reasons I got it was the pre out / main in for using a sub with my sats. I remember reading the review Corey Greenberg did on it along with the 502 CD in 1993. I got the 502 shortly after that but couldnt afford the 304. I did run across it in 1996 on my birthday of all days and on sale! ($299). Guess I didnt do too bad. 7 years later and I sold it for $202.50. Here is the auction link with pictures. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3280&item=1948759997&rd=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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