The Orange Valve Tester MKII has been unveiled this week by Orange Amplification. This simple-to-use device is poised to revolutionize how Hi-Fi valves (tubes) are tested, offering unparalleled precision and ease of use.
Orange Valve Tester MKII
Designed and manufactured in the UK, the Orange Valve Tester MKII advances beyond its predecessor, the VT1000, which was celebrated as the world’s first automatic digital valve tester.
Simple-to-use
The new model elevates valve testing technology, providing quick, accurate, and user-friendly testing solutions for guitarists, technicians, and amp repair shops. It covers EL34, 6CA7, 6L6, 6V6, 6V6GTA, KT66, KT77, KT88, KT120, 6550, 5881, EL84, 6BQ5, ECC81, 12AT7, ECC82, 12AU7, ECC83, 12AX7, and 12BH7.
Valve Performance
At the heart of the Orange Valve Tester MKII is a sophisticated microprocessor that executes a series of complex tests to assess valve performance. The device’s intuitive design requires no prior knowledge of valve theory, allowing users to quickly test valves by inserting them into the unit, selecting the valve type, and pressing ‘OK’. The tester then swiftly reveals the valve’s status, making it an indispensable tool for ensuring optimal amplifier performance.
Enhanced Algorithms
The MKII version boasts has unveiled its latest innovation, , encompassing hundreds of new, used, and faulty valves. This upgrade significantly increases the device’s intelligence and testing capabilities. Moreover, the tester’s internal mechanisms generate and control all necessary voltages, enabling quick and efficient testing without excessive heat production.
Enhancements in the MKII model include a higher current capacity, advanced ‘grid leakage detection testing’, a novel ‘thermal runaway’ test, and a ‘digital microphony function’ for pre-amp valve testing. The device’s durable design and improved valve sockets further improve its reliability and ease of use.
Optional Expansion Modules
For guitar enthusiasts seeking even more versatility, the Orange Valve Tester MKII offers optional expansion modules, allowing for testing additional valve types such as EF86 and the GZ34 rectifier valve.
Tube Amp Maintenance
It’s an essential device for anyone looking to maintain the quality and performance of their audio valve equipment, minimizing the risk of distortion caused by inferior or worn valves. If you run a business dealing with tube amplifiers, test equipment like this can save you time and money.
MSRP – Valve Tester MKII £850 and Expansion Module £195 (due end of March)
