On its debut in 1947, the model 210 (A) was considered to be the first integrated hi-fi amplifier (both pre and power amplifiers on the one chassis) ever made. Originally rated at 18 watts RMS, by the time the type "C" arrived, output had increased to 20 watts. Whilst there wasn't much difference between the 210-A and 210-B, the 210-C underwent a major restyling and scored another first for Scott with its low, flat 'slim-line' design (along with the type 99-A). For the first time, at least in America, a hi-fi system could be attractively housed in the living room and not resemble a laboratory experiment.

In addition to its new styling, the 210-C had a few more new goodies: an input selector switch and "Record Compensator" (EQ) which featured eight equalization positions for the phono channel The latter was borrowed from Scott's new 121 preamplifier. Scott's patented and famous Dynaural Noise Suppressor control, which had been present since the 210-A was alsoincluded in the 210-C.

Ten valves (tubes) were utilised: 2 x 12SL7 (pre-amp and 2nd AF amplifier); 1 x 6J5(1st AF amplifier ); 2 x 6SG7 (bass and treble gates); 1x 6SQ7 AF control); 1 x 6SN7GT (rd AF Amplifier/Phase Inverter); 2 x 6L6GT (power output) and a 5V4GT (rectifier). The 210-D had a 5U4GA rectifier.

The model 210 continued on right through to 1960 with models E (1956-57) and F (1957-60). These remained as mono amplifiers but output was increased to 27 watts and 32 watts respectively with EL34 output valves and 12AX7 and 12AU7's in the front end.

Price when new (210-C) was $169, today's value is roughly between $150 for a shabby but complete and mostly working unit up to $350 for a pristine example with total functionality.

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