Hi there,
I had for 3 years a TH30 head, using it for stoner rock (live & rehearsal), I sold it to get a used Rocker 30.
Good choice indeed and I don't understand why I did not make it before....Overdriven tone is way way better !!!
Hope it help you

Cool looking (and most probably sounding) amp.
I know, it is a collector piece but almost 3.000 euros for a guitar amp ..?

As an owner of a TH30 head, I first bought a CR120 head as a backup unit. Now, it sounds so amazing that I next used it as may main amp for gigs !!!

yes, it's called "Natural" on its face which fits with the sound !!

Congrats and keep it !!
I've recently changed my TH30 to a R30 head.

The only thing I can say: wooooh !!! what a difference, I couldn't believe it. I do not understand why Orange decided to discontinue it. Okay it has no reverb and no effect loop but it kicks ass without them. Impressive

I have a CR120H linked to a PPC212OB for playing stoner metal, that sounds nice !

I am boosting the dirty channel of my CR120 with a Moog MF Drive pedal (found for cheap as a 2nd hand) on a low gain setting.
That works perfectly for achieving a fat stoner-metal sound

Ahaha, enjoy these nice moments, you'll see in few years... kids idolize their parents for the first decade :wink: My son has been playing electric guitar and he was going with me to gigs (eg, AC/DC) 'til the age of 15... now he's listening electronic stuff and he plays PS like the others... :( you ...

wow ! awesome comments !
For me it was not that clear how well it can work either in front or in the FX loop of any Orangey-voiced amps.
but...it was before your posts !

Would it really bring some worth sound improvements for a TH-30 head ? I am playing stoner metal with this head and I am curious.

Hi,

Orange CR120 (solid state amp 120 W) is a cheap and an excellent alternative for Rockerverb.
I pair it with a 2x12" V30 cab for playing stoner metal & sludge rock.
Try it or tube it, you'll see: awesome.

Hi,
I'be been in the same situation for trying to select the right head to play some loud stoner/sludge stuff in rehearsals.
I now have a CR120H which represents a perfect & cheap option. Try it !

Did you try try the Micro Terror ?
Iit sounds very goog at bedroom levels and you can play it with either headphones or your cab.

I even played my CR120 head instead of my TH-30 in live sessions (clubs or small venues), believe me, this head sounded awesome with different 2x12 or 4x12 cabs :) A light weight, a classic orange head look, pure clean and dirty tones, no fear of valve failure issues,.... just test it and keep it !!!

it was only an example and I know that hybrid amps have been previously released by other concurrents.
What I meant is that I was much more excited when Orange launched new lunchbox-sized hybrid/valve heads (TT, DT, MT, MD,...) or s-s CR series.

a bit disappointed...2 pedals, bass...headphones... Orange now proposes pretty conventional products (made in Far East plants like others and that will probably be too pricy)

Where is the originality ? I was expecting some more exciting and pioneer products such as >20 W hybrid amps