we now know about the new RV50..

corky newman · Post by **corky newman** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:37 pm

You guys with the bad RV50's...check the transformer..I guess there was a batch of bad ones...this brand new RV50 has a transformer putting out like 130 volts, and it should be putting out 6.......
It blew out the whole chassis..
So when you think its tubes, and you replace them but the noise and buzz come back or you blow fuses..better look at the transformer...

Leatherbackjack · Post by **Leatherbackjack** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:46 pm

Interesting...

Azza · Post by **Azza** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:04 pm

Yup I can agree with that, mine was a late 05 model RV50 Head - bad transformer. Was replaced with a RV50 combo's transformer, just hoping this one doesn't turn out to be a dud as well!

corky newman · Post by **corky newman** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:29 pm

I heard Marshall & Orange had the same problem with bad transformers..

Bentfinger · Post by **Bentfinger** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:30 pm

Is there any possibility that Orange will own up, and either recall, or extend the warranty to those of us with the defective units?.. I think that would be a positive gesture, and a good way to say "Thank You" to all of the loyal RV owners on this forum, and elsewhere. After all, word of mouth is the best form of advertising.

bgarrett_uk · Post by **bgarrett_uk** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:54 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by corky newman
 You guys with the bad RV50's...check the transformer..I guess there was a batch of bad ones...this brand new RV50 has a transformer putting out like 130 volts, and it should be putting out 6.......
It blew out the whole chassis..
So when you think its tubes, and you replace them but the noise and buzz come back or you blow fuses..better look at the transformer...
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Which transformer we talking about here output or mains?

"130 volts, and it should be putting out 6....." - don't understand this Corky?

Could you clarify a bit.... me with a RV50 and all....
Thanks
Cheers
Brian

customandrew · Post by **customandrew** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:08 am

hey i bought my rv50 head in november from humbucker music.

how can i find out if my head's transformer is faulty...?

this is freakin me out

teenagekick · Post by **teenagekick** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:51 am

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by customandrew
 hey i bought my rv50 head in november from humbucker music.

how can i find out if my head's transformer is faulty...?

this is freakin me out

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when it blows up:twisted:

firebird1999us · Post by **firebird1999us** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:53 am

What distinguishing marks are on the faulty transformers? Because that's right about the timeframe I purchased mine.

Do you know serial number info? Because if that is the case I would like to have my transformer upgraded by Orange USA free of charge. I mean this wasn't exactly a cheap amp.

And to be honest I always remember the first amp I had sounding much better.

Chris

Bentfinger · Post by **Bentfinger** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:58 am

+200 Chris.. Mine has the Dagnall Tranny's.. Wow C man.. You opened the can of beans now!! lol

firebird1999us · Post by **firebird1999us** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:04 am

I e-mailed Orange USA and Orange UK with a link to this thread -- I would suggest others do to.

Chris

bobbypfalcon · Post by **bobbypfalcon** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:34 am

My RV50 combo had Mercury Magnetics transformers in it. The head I have has no stickers on top like the combo but the amps were made at about the same time (dec 2005). Anyone know what's up with that? Either way the combo RV50 didn't work and this head does. Any thoughts?

bobbypfalcon · Post by **bobbypfalcon** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:37 am

In the previous post I neglected to mention that I read somewhere on these forums that you could spot the Mercury Magnetics transformers by the stickers on the transformers if you look through the grill. There's no stickers on the head's transformers but I'm not sure what that means. peace.

Bentfinger · Post by **Bentfinger** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:43 am

I contacted OJ USA also Chris.. Had to be reason for the switch to Mercury.

customandrew · Post by **customandrew** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:59 am

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Bentfinger
 I contacted OJ USA also Chris.. Had to be reason for the switch to Mercury.
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Me too chris...I am going to call them i think tomorrow cause email isnt very personal. I called them to order it and to thank them for it...

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