Orange Terror Bass 500 Mark II vs Mark I

[The Juice]

Ive been doing some research on the difference between the two, and I haven't found much except that the Mark II has better components, the tube pre amp section has been updated, and the DI out has been modified to not be as hot. Anyone know anything else? From what I understand, not all Class D power amps are created equal in replicating sound fidelity. Considering the gap in time between the two models, are the Class D power sections between the Mark I and II any different?

 

[Funkmabassup]

I have played both and its hard too compare due too the different cabs in those situations, but from what Ive heard the v2 is much more flexible and better sounding!!

 

[Flatwound]

I haven’t played the first version, but I have the current version (and love it). The current version also has a “clean” switch, and my understanding is that the earlier version tended to get dirty pretty easily. With the clean switch engaged, it can give you some nice clean sounds. Not what I got it for, but it’s said to be more versatile than the earlier version.

 

[tombowlus]

The output module is the same, but the "clean" switch is the main difference. You get more clean headroom - if you want it - but it will also do the overdrive of the first TB500. The DI tweak is also quite welcome. No downside that I can see, and I have both models.

 

[Ryan L.]

I played through the original a few times, and own and gig the new version. The old one got dirty much quicker (too much so for my wants), and the DI was very hot. The new one fixed all that, and sounds absolutely awesome. It’s a great little amp, that sounds and feels like wayyy more than 500 watts...

 

[jeff7bass]

I played through the original a few times, and own and gig the new version. The old one got dirty much quicker (too much so for my wants), and the DI was very hot. The new one fixed all that, and sounds absolutely awesome. It’s a great little amp, that sounds and feels like wayyy more than 500 watts...

It tested out more than 500 watts at Bass Gear.

 

[Daniel Piper]

The output module is the same, but the "clean" switch is the main difference. You get more clean headroom - if you want it - but it will also do the overdrive of the first TB500. The DI tweak is also quite welcome. No downside that I can see, and I have both models.

Hi Tom,

Would you say that the new TB is capable of more clean tones/volume than the AD200B?

 

[tombowlus]

Hi Tom,

Would you say that the new TB is capable of more clean tones/volume than the AD200B?

Definitely, yes.