Piranha Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 Can anyone tell me how to tell the year of my Heresy Speakers? The Serial numbers are 8422376 and 8422379. And does the fact that the serial numbers are out of sequence affect their value? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 They are from 1984. The serial #s out of sequence shouldn't effect the value unless it results in mismatched veneer. If they are unfinished birch, shouldn't matter at all. They're pretty darn close anyway. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 Thanks a bunch for the information. I take it that these are the last year for the Heresy before they went to the Heresy II and MDF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 I believe so. Either 84 or 85 but I think you're right. Did you just buy these? What finish do they have? What are you driving them with? We like to ask lots of questions as well as answering them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 Yes, I just bought them from my neighbor. They are Heresy Birch Raw. I am also buying a pair of 77 Cornwall's from his brother in HBR. I currently have a Carver TFM 35x amp and a Carver C-5 preamp. But, I am seriously considering buying an Adcom 5500 or 5800 amp and Adcom GTP 450 preamp to drive the Klipsch Cornwalls. That is unless someone can sway me to buy something else in the same price range. Thanks again for you help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 Stay on this forum very long and you'll be persuaded to buy a vintage tube amp to drive your cornwalls. Nothing sounds better with horns and you'll save $$$. You don't need a lot of power to drive these efficient speakers. Look through the 2-channel forum and see what amps are being used with cornwalls. You'll find lots of HH Scotts, Eicos, etc. Do some searching and ask some questions and you may even find someone in your area who will let you take listen to their system. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 Yes, I have noticed that the McIntosh MC-30 and MC-50 seem to be very popular tube amps in this Two Channel Forum. I remember loving the Cornwall when I first heard it in 1978 while in the US Air Force stationed overseas. My roomate had a pair driven by a Sansui 9090DB receiver. I couldn't believe what I heard. My ears were stunned to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 Pardon my ignorance, but what are HH Scotts and Eicos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 ---------------- On 11/10/2003 10:50:31 PM tombjr wrote: Pardon my ignorance, but what are HH Scotts and Eicos? ---------------- Primarily integrated tube amps from the early 60s. The scott 299 series is very popular here. A couple of the forum members, Craig of NOSValves being one, rebuild these for a living. I bought my 299b from ebay and had it sent directly to Craig for a rebuild. About $650 later I had the most amazing sounding amp I'd ever heard. I have a much more expensive setup in my basement with McIntosh/Marantz and it doesn't sound as good as the scott. Others have similiar experience with Eico HF81s (or 51s - I can't remember which). Do a search on ebay and you'll see what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 Thanks for the heads up. I'll look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 What can I expect to pay for an HH Scott 229? is the 229B any different animal? Also, will I need a preamp to use a CD player? I know, I know, I am a real greenhorn when it comes to high end audio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 Tom, I'd do some research first. A nice 299 (not 229) goes for around $300 on ebay. Expect to pay another $300-$350 for a rebuild which is almost always necessary (99% of the time). 299A and B are basically the same but the 299b has a little more power (40 watts vs ??). The C and D use different tubes (slightly more expensive) and have more power. Some have unpowered center channels you can hook a powered sub to (A & while some of the Cs and Ds have powered center channels. There were many versions of all of these including kits which go by different model #s (LK?? I believe). There's tons of info on this forum if you do a search on "299" or "scott." It's always best if you can audition one first though. I know there are lots of CA members here. I listened to my cornwalls with high powered SS for 23 years before I came here and learned about tubes. I'll never go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 Will I need a preamp as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 The 299s are integrated so you do not need a pre. Some of the Eicos are not integrated so you would need one. Also, there are many dynaco users here. Most of those are not integrated however. That's one of the nice things about the scotts. One unit is all you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 11, 2003 Author Share Posted November 11, 2003 I will not be playing vinyl. Only CD's. Should that influence my decision one way or another as far as buying a Scott 299? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 It's only 1 option out of many. Cds sound great and you have the option for vinyl. Do some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 11, 2003 Author Share Posted November 11, 2003 I will. Thank you very much for all of your advice. It is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurdy_gurdyman Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Also consider the 222 series Scotts. Some people consider the small EL84 tube to be the best sounding tube there is, even though it doesn't put out as much power as some of the bigger tubes. Either way, the Scotts are very special amps. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 11, 2003 Author Share Posted November 11, 2003 OK great. I will. As always, the suggestions are much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfz28 Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Tombjr, check out the HH SCOTT PIC TEST THREAD. THAT scott 299a is for sale looks like a nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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