SCOTT STEREO TUBE TUNER 310-E 310E VINTAGE

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Auction Includes · HH Scott 310E Tuner · 1 Telefunken ECC83/12AX7 Smooth Plate Tubes · 2 Telefunken ECC82/12AU7 Smooth Plate Tubes · 2 Telefunken ECF82/6U8 Tube · 4 HH Scott 6AU6A Tubes · 2 HH Scott 7247 Tube · 1 HH Scott 12AT7 Tube · 1 HH Scott 6BN6 Tube · 1 HH Scott 6BS8 Tube · 1 HH Scott (Mullard) EZ80/6V4 Tube The 310E was H.H. Scott’s flagship tuner offered at the height of their golden era during 1963 & 1964. It is actually a 5th generation progression of the original 310 tuner that began production 10 years prior. Retrospectively the 310E is viewed as one of the top tube tuners ever created, sonically rivaling and surpassing its high profile competition from the same era, the Marantz 10b, the McIntosh MR-71, & the Fisher FM-1000. Its original selling price of $300.00 in 1963 was steep, just under 3-weeks wages for the average American, yet it was still considerably less expensive then its competition. While the 10b, FM-1000 & MR-71 are fabulous tuners, the 310E really gives them all a run for their money. Its edge comes from the fact that its design is a direct descendent from the Scott 4310 professional broadcast tuner, which was used by the top radio stations worldwide. The 310E is very similar in circuitry to the 4310, yet it actually has a superior multiplex decoder, which many feel give it a sonic advantage over the pro model. Sonically the 310E is a true dream that encapsulates all the acoustic aspect that make tube tuners so appealing. Its sound is thoroughly natural and utterly pleasing, greatly surpassing any preconceived notions of how good FM could sound. It captures and presents the FM band with a degree of fidelity that is truly uncommon. Resolution is solid and detailed, stereo separation is wide, and the soundstage is detailed and believable. It has unmatched clarity with astonishingly excellent detail and warmth. Some of its many features and functions include; · 2 Position Stereo Filter eliminates background noise with stereo signal · Mono/Stereo/Auto Stereo · Dynauaral Squelch To eliminate the hiss audible between stations, use the squelch control. To set this control properly, tune in off a station w the interstation hiss is clearly heard. Turn the Squelch control clockwise until the hiss disappears. Leave the control in this position. If the squelch is turned too far clockwise, some of the weaker FM stations will disappear along with the noise. · Adjustable Stereo Threshold Frequently, excessive background noise on a stereo broadcast will vanish if the selector is turned to mono. This control automatically turns the tuner to mono operation if the performance level becomes quite poor. Rotate the Threshold control clockwise until you have found the minimum acceptable level of stereo listening. If the stereo broadcast drops below this level, the tuner will automatically switch to monophonic. · Tuning Meter, Stereo Beacon,& Squelch Indicator give you the ability to precisely tune in station with ease · And Much More! Specifications Usable Sensitivity (IHFM) (For less than 3R Total Noise, distortion, hum -30 db) 1.9 microvolts Cross Modulation Rejection 85 db Signal to Noise Ratio 65 db below 100% modulation Total Harmonic Distortion 0.5% Frequency Deviation 0.02% Frequency Response 20-15,000 Hz +/-1db Capture Ratio 2.2 db Selectivity 50 db Spurious Response Reject ion 90 db Hum 66 db AM Suppression 60 db Separation In excess of 30 db Audio Output (100% modulation) 4-6 volts Tuning Range 87-109 mc Accuracy of Calibration 0.5% Output Impedance 3000 ohms Minimum Recommended Load Resistance 100,... read more

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