HH Scott 299B with Harbeth/low-efficiency speakers

I tried using  Scott 222C with a set of Harbeth Super HL5, previous model in the 5 series, and it was not a good combination. My recollection is that the 222C uses EL84’s and only put out 20 watts so this may not be relative to your setup.

For what it’s worth, I have not found any tube amp to sound good with any Harbeth speaker. I know lots of people like tubes with them and YMMV. I have owned the Super HL 5’s, the Monitor 40’s and now have the Super HL5+ and tried a number of tube amps with all of them and did not like the results at all. Again, this is only my opinion and only you can tell what you will like.

Good Luck!

"I say go for it , your Scott 299B puts out 50 watts"

Sorry, that was the amps total rated wattage. Restored, depending on the output tube used, output will be 20-25 wpc, same as the 222C. Great little amp but definitely needs a more efficient speaker than the Harbeths.

Try a PrimaLuna integrated with 6550's. A quality product with plenty of power!

I just picked up a HH Scott LK72, the kit version of the 299 and it matches wonderfully with my Buchardt S300’s.  88db at 4ohm.