Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2002 8:59 pm
Howdy all...first time here...
Just interested in these new models...hearing and reading good things, but trying to get the poop straight. The available info is kind of limited...
So...does anyone know if there are huge differences between the AD140TC and the AD140 Lead...the custom shop Lead AD140, obviously, is hand-wired, which would make it more expensive...the TC, also obviously, has 2 channels, but the same controls. Other than being on PCB, does anyone know if the circuits are the same, the components essentially the same? I was curious if they had similar components, transformers or whatever, since the controls are laid out essentially the same way, or are they really different circuits and different qualities? A PCB amp can be just as good as PTP, if the PCB work is done right...if all you're paying for is that hand-wired "vibe", hell, give me twin channel!
I'm also interesting in the AD50...can't seem to find any info on price and availability, but I like the Bass, Treb, Presence layout, and I'm intruigued by the Class A/30W feature...I was wondering if anyone has heard this (or the same on the Retro 50) and how it sounds compared to the AD30, which I have heard. I don't think I've ever heard EL34s running in Class A that I knew about.
And if anyone knows what kind of master these new amps have, that would be good to know (post PI? how's it wired in / how much "filtering" does it put in the circuit).
I've sent some e-mails to various arms of the Orange octopus, but haven't gotten any replies. I know there are a lot of questions scattered through here...anything anyone has to offer is much appreciated.
Thanks!
Edited by - O.F.B. on 16 Aug 2002 21:01:13
Just interested in these new models...hearing and reading good things, but trying to get the poop straight. The available info is kind of limited...
So...does anyone know if there are huge differences between the AD140TC and the AD140 Lead...the custom shop Lead AD140, obviously, is hand-wired, which would make it more expensive...the TC, also obviously, has 2 channels, but the same controls. Other than being on PCB, does anyone know if the circuits are the same, the components essentially the same? I was curious if they had similar components, transformers or whatever, since the controls are laid out essentially the same way, or are they really different circuits and different qualities? A PCB amp can be just as good as PTP, if the PCB work is done right...if all you're paying for is that hand-wired "vibe", hell, give me twin channel!
I'm also interesting in the AD50...can't seem to find any info on price and availability, but I like the Bass, Treb, Presence layout, and I'm intruigued by the Class A/30W feature...I was wondering if anyone has heard this (or the same on the Retro 50) and how it sounds compared to the AD30, which I have heard. I don't think I've ever heard EL34s running in Class A that I knew about.
And if anyone knows what kind of master these new amps have, that would be good to know (post PI? how's it wired in / how much "filtering" does it put in the circuit).
I've sent some e-mails to various arms of the Orange octopus, but haven't gotten any replies. I know there are a lot of questions scattered through here...anything anyone has to offer is much appreciated.
Thanks!
Edited by - O.F.B. on 16 Aug 2002 21:01:13