Orange AD200 mk1 vs mk2 vs mk3

paradigm_shift · #1 10-19-2011, 02:52 PM

What are the differences? Tonally and physically?

I<34080 · #2 10-19-2011, 02:55 PM

The Mk3 is a PCB amp, the Mk1 and Mk2 were point to point wired.

Sartori · #3 10-19-2011, 04:45 PM

What are the differences between Mk1 and Mk2?

coreyfyfe · #4 10-19-2011, 08:18 PM

There are slight differences. The Mk1 and Mk2 amps were small batches, only a few hundred made, the Mk3 has an extra pre-amp tube, PCB, cheaper transformers and chasis, and some minor aesthetic changes (thicker wood frame, vents, etc).

Planet of the amps did a piece on the Mk3. They found the cheaper transformers limited the output to 160 watts and the pots they used limited the EQ range. I've never personally compared the two, or a Mk3 with changed pots, so I can't say how much difference that makes.

As far as PCB vs point-to-point, given the same circuit layout/components/etc, there should be no difference between the two.

mck0rn · #5 10-19-2011, 08:28 PM

Love mah mk3

Sartori · #6 10-20-2011, 04:04 AM

But what's the difference between the Mk1 and Mk2?

coreyfyfe · #7 10-20-2011, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sartori

But what's the difference between the Mk1 and Mk2?

Very little if any. Cosmetics as best I can tell.