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Volume pot control power switch on/off Scott 299B

$ 47.52

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Brand: SCOTT
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Model: 299B
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: New

    Description

    I also have many other controls available.
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    I have been servicing Scott units for a while. With years I've developed deep respect toward Scott gear (especial tube gear). It is a pity to see how many units are
    wasted/mutilated (drilled holes in the faceplate or chassis for a toggle switch installation, cord cutting for in-line switches etc), just because of the broken on/off switch!
    After many years of back and forth I decided to
    re-manufacture many of  Scott volume controls that were used back in the days. My main goal was to produce a high quality part that is better in comparison to the
    original volume pot.
    I am glad to announce that I succeeded. I am very happy with the result and am sure you will be too!
    This is modern production potentiometer.
    An exact copy of the original pot, but much better in terms of reliability and quality. The on/off switch is a rotation version, meaning, it must be rotated
    (just like Fisher/McIntosh switches) in order to turn on/off.
    The original Scott switch is very confusing pull/push switch.
    The original on/off switch cap fits the back of this pot, so that the gray on/off switch will be covered.
    (Please see it demonstrated in the attached image) Please note the cap used for demo is not included in the auction.
    WORD OF CAUTION:
    For those of you who are considering altering the unit (drilling holes in the faceplate/chassis for a toggle switch or adding an inline  switch by cutting the power cord)
    I would say STOP! Such alteration of the faceplate/chassis or the cord will play a significant role in how much you can sell the unit for in the future!
    DO NOT ALTER YOUR UNIT!!!
    Any such alteration will decrease the value of the unit by at least double the amount you spend on this new potentiometer.
    Down the road you will want to sell the unit and any alteration (such as, mentioned above) will devalue it significantly.
    Specs:
    Resistance:          500K each
    Tap type:              Audio
    Loudness tap:      250K
    On/OFF switch:    can sustain up to 6A current. (This is a rotation on/off switch (Like in Fisher/McIntosh), not the confusing Push/Pull switch)
    Compatible with models:
    299-B
    Here are couple of points why one would be better off buying modern production pot for his/her Scott receiver
    :
    1. Many original volume controls that Scott used came with huge design flaws:
    a. Notoriously unreliable on/off switch. Experience has shown time and again that by now more than 75% of those switches have failed and the other 25% is one
    foot in the grave. Very often I have customers who tell stories of a receiver/amplifier turning itself on while the power switch is in off position. The reason for this
    is the faulty switch that shorts and causes the unit to turn itself on. Now just think about it! What if an owner is not home when a tube receiver/amp comes
    live! Definite fire hazard!!!
    b. Unmatched potentiometer.
    By now the majority of 60-year-old volume controls have deteriorated carbon resistance paths. Those must be matched and balanced because they play
    a huge role in even sound distribution.
    If a volume pot is unbalanced one speaker will sound louder than the other!
    Even if one fixes an old switch/pot or buys NOS, the result will be short lived due to huge flows in the design itself.
    All these issues have been addressed by this volume control.
    These are high quality factory made potentiometers.
    I use these controls when restoring customers' Scott units.
    Only positive results and well balanced sound.
    I see many posts on various forums where people are looking/asking for a good replacement.
    I have a limited quantity. Will keep few for myself and help others with this hard to find pot.
    Please let me know if you have any questions.
    Thank you and let's make your Scott sing again!!!
    Restoration kits also available.
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    LINK
    I also have many other controls available.
    See the
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    LINK
    Returns:
    If, for any reason, you do not like this pot, I would be glad to accept it back and even pay for the return shipping fee!
    Feedback
    From Buyer
    Date/time
    Thank you very much
    v*******2 ( 900
    )
    2018-12-08
    20:39:41
    Received, looks good, thanks
    n*************n ( 805
    )
    2018-11-29
    16:15:48
    Accommodating seller.
    c******0 ( 27
    )
    2018-10-24
    20:27:40
    Very happy with purchase....A+++ Seller
    x******d ( 388
    )
    2018-10-15
    14:22:12
    Thank you. Order received. All is well.
    j*******5 ( 8 )
    2018-08-11
    20:17:31
    Thanks! Great transaction!!
    l****b ( 61
    )
    2018-05-02
    22:35:29
    MY WIFE LOVES IT!!! *that is what counts!!* A-1 seller all the way!!! HAPPY!!
    r*********r ( 872
    )
    2018-04-07
    16:44:10
    Very nice replacement part, exactly as advertised--all quite awesome
    s******9 ( 199
    )
    2018-04-06
    16:00:11
    Delivered on time and as described, thanks
    e******9 ( 217
    )
    2018-04-05
    01:47:55
    Good transaction
    j*****7 ( 879
    )
    2018-03-29
    14:41:55