Orange Valve tester mkii

Description

'The new Orange Valve Tester MKII automatically tests Hi-Fi and guitar amplifier valves, displaying their status through a wide range of quick and accurate tests.

Designed and manufactured in the UK. The Valve Tester MKII, developed and manufactured in the UK, revolutionizes valve testing technology. With unparalleled precision and simplicity, it effectively performs a wide range of tests, setting a new global standard for both Hi-Fi enthusiasts and specialized service technicians.

Simplifying Complexity. The simplicity of operation belies the complexity of what happens inside the unit during each test. At its core is a sophisticated microprocessor-controlled testing system that performs a series of complex switching and measurement exercises between the electrodes. With no need for knowledge of valve theory, the user simply inserts a valve into the correct socket, selects the valve type from the list, and presses the OK button. The status of the valve under test is quickly revealed.

Portable and Practical. The Orange Valve Tester MKII is a sophisticated, user-friendly unit designed to meet the needs of both experienced audiophiles and those new to valve testing. Its automatic testing and matching function ensures optimal valve performance across a wide range of audio equipment, helping to maintain quality and prevent amplifier distortion caused by faulty or worn valves.

New and Improved. The new Valve Tester significantly improves its algorithms and features an updated database that includes test results from hundreds of new, used, and faulty valves. This makes the MKII much smarter than the original VT1000 model. All necessary test voltages are generated internally in a stable and controlled manner, allowing for quick static and dynamic tests without generating superfluous heat.

Additionally, the new version of the device features increased current capacity and offers new advanced functions such as leakage detection, "thermal runaway" tests, and a digital microphony function for preamp valves. The robust mechanical design also includes improvements to the valve connectors.

Expansion Modules Available. The new optional expansion modules for the Valve Tester MKII are particularly interesting for Hi-Fi enthusiasts. They allow for the control of direct-heated valves such as the 300B and other valve types like EF86, EZ80, 6SN7, and the GZ34 rectifier.

• Microphony testing (ECC81, ECC82, ECC83, and 12BH7).
• Capability to test direct-heated valves with expansion modules.
• All valves are tested with higher currents.
• Improved test connectors.
• More robust design.
• Capability to test other valve types such as rectifiers with expansion modules.
• Fault detection in fault mode.
• Testable valves: EL34, 6CA7, 6L6, 6V6, 6V6GTA, KT66, KT77, KT88, KT120, 6550, 5881, EL84, 6BQ5, ECC81, 12AT7, ECC82, 12AU7, ECC83, 12AX7, 12BH7.
• Weight: 1.56 kg
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.6 cm x 16.2 cm x 6.8 cm

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