TC RH750 or Orange AD200 MK3

chazsundance · #1 09-30-2011, 02:40 PM

I'm fortunate to work in a music shop and get employee accommodations on killer gear. We are dealers for both lines but we haven't had either head in stock, so I've never played through either head.

What should I go with? TC Electronic RH750 or Orange AD200

the band I'm in is a mix of Iron Maiden/Foo Fighters

thanks for the help
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johnk_10 · #2 09-30-2011, 02:45 PM

since i prefer tube heads i'd take the orange over the TC any day of the week, including sundays.

Duke21 · #3 09-30-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chazsundance

I'm fortunate to work in a music shop and get employee accommodations on killer gear. We are dealers for both lines but we haven't had either head in stock, so I've never played through either head.

What should I go with? TC Electronic RH750 or Orange AD200

the band I'm in is a mix of Iron Maiden/Foo Fighters

thanks for the help
\m/

If I had the opportunity to get a good deal on gear, no doubt the Orange AD200!! Real tube tone, Geddy uses it, could only consider a 300W SVT over the Orange.
The Orange is/ will be a classic head, the TC I'm not that sure.

4-string · #4 09-30-2011, 02:59 PM

Depends on your preferences - I prefer ss over tube, and even though the TC has some cool tube emulation going on, I like it more than any tube amp I ever tried.

The TC features are amazing, it's small and light, and IMO sounds great.

If tube tone is your thing, and you don't mind the weight, get the Orange. If versatility, portability and general great tone matter more, go TC.

IMO, YMMV and all that.

Duke21 · #5 09-30-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 4-string

Depends on your preferences - I prefer ss over tube, and even though the TC has some cool tube emulation going on, I like it more than any tube amp I ever tried.

The TC features are amazing, it's small and light, and IMO sounds great.

If tube tone is your thing, and you don't mind the weight, get the Orange. If versatility, portability and general great tone matter more, go TC.

IMO, YMMV and all that.

For sure lots of features on the TC. One thing about the TC is the price, other class D amps are cheaper.

Sartori · #6 09-30-2011, 07:01 PM

Between the two? I'd get the Orange. No contest.

Musicman20 · #7 10-01-2011, 09:46 AM

I have both!

Both have their advantages.

The Orange is fairly heavy, large, and quite 'basic' but in a good way...the reason being you can plug in and get an instantly good tone. Basic EQ was intentional. Very pure signal path. The tube breakup is THE BEST I've heard. Slams Ampeg into the ground and stomps on it. Made in the UK, which is cool! Mainly produces a very thick, vintage tone. Has no problem with big fat cleans, but its main cool attribute is the low volume level grind you can get over the Ampeg CL.

The 750 is a cool light amp. Modern, light, small, LOTS of USEFUL features, not just added for the heck of it. Great flexible EQ, can go from vintage rock n roll to tight modern slap. I won't go over the features, but they are great...seriously.

Both are LOUD as hell. None of them have any problems with volume, ever.

If you a simple rock n roll machine, the AD200 is hard to beat. If you want something smaller, with great features and flexibility, the RH750 gets close to the proper tube tone.

chazsundance · #8 10-01-2011, 11:59 AM

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Musicman20 really appreciate the info, always good to hear from someone who has both amps.

I think the TC head is going to save me about $750 and I like how light the head and the cabs are. We have a small trailer for touring so that will be easy on the loading

I'll probably go that route and then who knows maybe pickup an AD200 down the road anyway

Musicman20 · #9 10-01-2011, 03:27 PM

Good idea! I dont use my Ad200b much, but its staying in my collection because its stunning.

The 750 is much easier to move around and setup, by far.

Both great.

hogbob · #10 10-02-2011, 12:31 AM

I think most agree that Tubes sounds the best when they are pushed a little or a lot over the edge ... IMO when using something like AD200 that happens AFTER people(or the rest of the band) starts to shout "Too loud man"

Among all the very cool features of the RH750 is the Tubetone - that can be cranked at any volume - IMO the best sounding Tube-Emulation out there - not only emulating tubes on the preamp but also on the power section. In other words you can get that nasty tube sound - regardless how loud you play. You can even get it in your headphones while practicing

As others have mentioned there is also portability.. Once you get to an amp that sounds great and is plenty powerful and at the same time weighs less than your bass - You don't want to go back handling heavy gear..

Duke21 · #11 10-02-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hogbob

I think most agree that Tubes sounds the best when they are pushed a little or a lot over the edge ... IMO when using something like AD200 that happens AFTER people(or the rest of the band) starts to shout "Too loud man"

Among all the very cool features of the RH750 is the Tubetone - that can be cranked at any volume - IMO the best sounding Tube-Emulation out there - not only emulating tubes on the preamp but also on the power section. In other words you can get that nasty tube sound - regardless how loud you play. You can even get it in your headphones while practicing

As others have mentioned there is also portability.. Once you get to an amp that sounds great and is plenty powerful and at the same time weighs less than your bass - You don't want to go back handling heavy gear..

True, today's emulation do great stuff. I guess that is why Sansamp products are very popular as well.