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RE: Scott 4312

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In Reply to: RE: Scott 4312 posted by louie3 on August 02, 2023 at 06:15:14

The 4312 is a super tuner - from all I have read about it-
I lusted after on in the '90s, but never found one I could afford-
I heard it was common to be used in radio stations when they were participating in relay broadcasts-
Having 3-5 units set up tuned below, at and above the original broadcast frequency - and the engineer would switch between for the best sound-
Never did get to hear one-
I did have a 310 which was a good tuner-

Happy Listening

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RE: Scott 4312 - openmind 08:06:31 12/21/23 (0)
I had a 4312 for a while. It was the coolest-looking vintage tuner IMHO. Even though mine was serviced, the sound wasn't up to the looks. In particular, the stereo separation was poor relative to other tuners. YMMV
RE: Scott 4312 - louie3 06:48:07 08/04/23 (3)
My 4312 is more Magnum Dynalab in sound than the all tube Scotts I have. I had a 310 E but sold it before I realized what I had. I put NOS nuvistors in the 4312 when I got it, just cause... I have a college classical station relatively close, just use one of the Magnum Dynalab silver ribbon rabbit ears-style antenna. I have an Accuphase T101 that's been my go to for some time. Sound-wise its more lush than the Scott...not really better just different.

Edits: 08/04/23
- RE: Scott 4312 - hahax@verizon.net 20:57:04 08/04/23 (2)
  I recall the Scott tuner designer calling the 310E his magnum opus. But I believe it only lasted a year or two due to the advent of transistors being a big selling point.
  - RE: Scott 4312 - louie3 05:39:25 08/05/23 (1)
    The 4312 is a hybrid...nuvistors and transistors...which makes sense as the company went away from tubes.
    
    I remember a long ago vintage gear series in the Absolute Sound that talked about the Scott tuners and the 310 E in particular. The one I had was definitely in need of a tune up so I really never got to hear it at its best.
    - RE: Scott 4312 - sony6060 06:01:54 08/05/23 (0)
      Wear out the tubes with 24/7 use.

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