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Gizmo

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Re: Orange Tiny Terror HandWired edition?
« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2009, 07:01:45 PM »
It would be interesting to hear it side by side to a standard tiny terror to justify the extra cost.

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Re: Orange Tiny Terror HandWired edition?
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2009, 08:32:30 PM »
It would be interesting to hear it side by side to a standard tiny terror to justify the extra cost.

Would be interesting to hear that actually. Hopefully Chappers will oblige!

I think i'll stick with my standard TT though, was playing my Les Paul through it earlier, had forgotten how good it sounded!
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Re: Orange Tiny Terror HandWired edition?
« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2009, 08:35:48 PM »
Already sent him a message on youtube earlier to ask exactly that.

Is the boutique version an offical model or just a UK builder trying to show the full potential of the amp?

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Re: Orange Tiny Terror HandWired edition?
« Reply #18 on: January 26, 2009, 05:12:34 AM »
I will tell you something so listen up here. Trannys make a huge tone difference. I dont know if I will be able to record anything but I am switching out my TT Transformers for a Mercury Magnetics set, and let me tell you the tt that I heard with the (Holy Terror Mercury Magnetics Transformers) sounded awesome better than standard. Improved everything. I am sure that mine will have the same result. Anyway I would get the Dual Terror if anyone out there is interested, and if you want to kick a little more quality into the mix upgrade the transformers. As far as the way they are built and where. My TTs electronics impressed my tech. Its not like these things are being built by underpaid monkeys. Probably could pay the guys a little more but Orange told me they have good Quality Control over there.
Anyway The Dual Looks stunning. I will do my best to get one if I come across one.
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Re: Orange Tiny Terror HandWired edition?
« Reply #19 on: January 26, 2009, 10:30:36 AM »
The output transformer (should!) be the most expensive component in an amplifier. Not only does it have a significant effect on the quality of the tone of an amp, but also the reliability.

The components used in a decent transformer cost more than those in a pickup, and transformers are far  complicated to wind than pickups, so I find it quite odd that  so many people seem to object to paying more money for amplifiers, whereas they are prepared to pay for expensive pickups.

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Re: Orange Tiny Terror HandWired edition?
« Reply #20 on: January 26, 2009, 07:16:01 PM »
Strange nobody has noticed its not called a hand wired TT, its a Hard wired edition
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Re: Orange Tiny Terror HandWired edition?
« Reply #21 on: January 26, 2009, 07:31:21 PM »
The output transformer (should!) be the most expensive component in an amplifier. Not only does it have a significant effect on the quality of the tone of an amp, but also the reliability.

The components used in a decent transformer cost more than those in a pickup, and transformers are far  complicated to wind than pickups, so I find it quite odd that  so many people seem to object to paying more money for amplifiers, whereas they are prepared to pay for expensive pickups.

This is exactly what I heard from a trusted amp tech I was talking to a few months back when I asked about tweaking my amp. It wasn't our friend from jpf amps btw but the message was the same.
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Re: Orange Tiny Terror HandWired edition?
« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2009, 02:05:50 PM »
Just realised Orange have also released a new 2x12 cab.

http://www.orangeamps.com/products.asp?Action=View&ID=105

Open backed, vintage 30 speakers and more compact than the normal 2x12.
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Re: Orange Tiny Terror HandWired edition?
« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2009, 08:51:54 AM »
Just realised Orange have also released a new 2x12 cab.

http://www.orangeamps.com/products.asp?Action=View&ID=105

Open backed, vintage 30 speakers and more compact than the normal 2x12.

That's great, releasing an open-backed cab and only providing front shots in the picture gallery  :shock:
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Re: Orange Tiny Terror HandWired edition?
« Reply #24 on: February 01, 2009, 02:50:55 PM »
Just realised Orange have also released a new 2x12 cab.

http://www.orangeamps.com/products.asp?Action=View&ID=105

Open backed, vintage 30 speakers and more compact than the normal 2x12.

Think it's more intended as a combo extension cabinet than anything else
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