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H.H Scott 460A Integrated Amp

I realise that this place talks about hi-end vintage, mostly out of my league but maybe some of you guys can help and point me to the right direction with my modest equipment. I’ve had a solid state Integrated Amp Scott 480A that was in my opinion a (The) good element of my gear back in the 80’s. After being absent of the hobby for about 20 years I decided to go back to vintage hifi and saw this mint Scott 460A. Bought it and yes, it works well, just like in my souvenir.(Driving a new pair of Kef Q550) But how well I can’t say, I have nothing to compare. Is this amp well regarded or is it as ordinary as many of that time? I know that Scott was renowned for its valve/tube amps but what about transistors ones? These days I’m looking at the Marantz PM8006 which is supposed to be in the same category, Same power, presented as a classic vintage built but fitted with high quality, modern components. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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Your 80's comment had me worried. The 80's were awful for SS amps as so many chased after high wattage and low distortion instead of good sound. But the Scott seems to be from a bit before that and at any rate the web says good https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/hh-scott-480a.139616/

Now as far as comparing with Marantz, you have the Scott. You're looking at the Marantz. So why don't you just run them side by side and find out for yourself? Why would you care what anyone here thinks when you can hear for yourself?
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