Scott

H.H. Scott, Inc. was a pioneering American high-fidelity audio manufacturer founded in 1947 by MIT graduate Hermon Hosmer Scott in Cambridge, Massachusetts, later relocated to Maynard in 1957. Working alongside Chief Research Engineer Daniel von Recklinghausen (also MIT graduate), the company revolutionized the Golden Age of High-Fidelity manufacturing from 1946-1972, introducing groundbreaking innovations including the first FM stereo multiplex tuner (Model 350 in 1961), first stereo integrated amplifier (Type 299 in 1958), and first use of field effect transistors in FM tuners (1966). Known for exceptional build quality with in-house designed output transformers, chassis, and machined aluminum knobs, Scott products became highly sought-after during the vacuum tube era. Financial difficulties led to production termination in October 1972, followed by bankruptcy proceedings and acquisition by SYMA International (Brussels) in January 1973, with resumed production until final brand sale to Emerson Electronics in 1985. The original H.H. Scott company is now defunct, with vintage units from 1947-1972 considered rare collectibles commanding high prices among vintage audio enthusiasts. Today, 'Scott' in audio primarily refers to Scott Walker Audio, a California/Texas-based high-end dealer (not manufacturer) carrying premium brands like McIntosh and Bowers & Wilkins.