H.H. Scott

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H. H. Scott, Inc. was a major manufacturer of hi-fi equipment in the U.S., known for pioneering developments in audio technology, particularly in FM stereo and noise suppression. It was founded in 1947 by Hermon Hosmer Scott in Cambridge, Massachusetts and moved to the nearby town of Maynard in 1957. 

  • Hermon Hosmer Scott, a graduate of MIT and a pioneer in hi-fi. The company's early products focused on noise suppression and FM radio tuners.
  • H.H. Scott was a leader in developing and selling FM stereo tuners, including the Model 350, one of the first FM stereo tuners in the U.S. The company also played a role in early stereo multiplex testing with radio stations.
  • H.H. Scott produced a diverse range of audio equipment, including amplifiers, preamplifiers, FM receivers, turntables, and speakers.
  • The company successfully navigated the transition from mono hi-fi to stereo and from vacuum tubes to transistor technology.
1961 Model 350A FM Multiplex Stereo Tube Tuner - The First FM Multiplex Stereo Tuner on the US market
 
1961 Model 350A FM Multiplex Stereo Tube Tuner - The First FM Multiplex Stereo Tuner on the US market
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