LK-72 and HK430 in the house.

[Soundthought]

Well, I finally got my hands on these 2 pieces that i've been wanting for a while.

Yeah!

Found them both within 3 miles of me, on the same day.

They are close to minty shape and were bought for a reasonable price.

Initial impressions are mixed.

The HK, so far, hasn't really done anything special, as it were.

I've hooked it up to a few different sets of speakers from a few manufactures.

Not really being swept off my feet with this one.

However, i'm planning on doing a complete pot and connection cleaning, upon which time i'll be re-evaluation it's performance.

IOW, i'm going to give it the benefit of doubt.

We'll see.

Now the Scott, OTOH, really started to fill out after a few days of use.

(Man, this thing runs hot. wow)

Don't know what to say.

I've been really happy with it's performance, thus far.

As it sits right now, I can't bring myself to unhook the current speaker compliment that is in place.

LOL.

It's funny because one of my favorite ways to evaluate amps is to hook them to various types of speakers.

But, in this case, i'm pretty mistifyed by what it's doing with the current set.

.....and they are really nothing special.

(Yamaha NS-5)

Go figure.

Anyway, i'm just happy as can be to have finally aquired both these fine pieces that i've been longing for.

Just had to share.

More evaluation to come.

Regards,

John.

P.S. When I cracked open the case on the Scott, I was a little dissappointed to see all the original Scott tubes in place.

BUT, happiness soon came in spades when upon pulling the heat sheilds off the 12ax7s I discovered that they were......Telefunkens.

[3dzapper]

Congrats on your find!

"When I cracked open the case on the Scott, I was a little dissappointed to see all the original Scott tubes in place"

Those Scott branded 7591s are the best sounding that I have tried including NOS RCAs. They have a nice laid back signature IMHO. Sometimes the Teles are worth more than the price of the amp!

Rick