Simple, Accurate, and Reliable Tube Testing
Keep your tube hi-fi, studio, and (of course) tube amplifiers playing at their peak with the Orange Valve Tester Mark II. Building upon Orange’s original tube-testing device, the Valve Tester Mark II allows for effortless diagnosis of a wide variety of tubes with no electronics knowledge required. Insert your compatible tube, select it using the Valve Tester Mark II’s arrow keys, and the unit automatically performs an extensive set of tests to supply you with a simple, accurate result of Good, Worn, or Fail. Moreover, the Valve Tester Mark II introduces several new tests into the equation for even more accurate results, along with upgraded tube sockets, higher current capacity, improved grid leakage detection testing, and much more. Perfect for guitarists and audiophiles seeking a top-notch tube tester that doesn’t require a degree in advanced electronics, the Orange Valve Tester Mark II is a must-have part of any tube enthusiast’s toolbox.
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No electronics knowledge required
Designed for users without a background in electronics, the Orange Valve Tester Mark II makes testing tubes a breeze — no in-depth knowledge of tube operation is required. Lock in your tube, select the tube type using the arrow buttons, and hit the OK button to begin the test. The Valve Tester Mark II then automatically begins a comprehensive set of tests on your tube, including inter-electrode switching/measurement exercises, grid leakage detection testing, thermal runaway testing, a digital microphony function for preamp tubes, and more. If that all sounds rather complicated, fear not — when the Valve Tester Mark II completes its comprehensive technical evaluation, it provides a straightforward diagnosis of Good, Worn, or Fail via its trio of colored lights. Whether you’re an electronics veteran or just a guitarist hoping to keep your amp in good repair, Sweetwater recommends the Valve Tester Mark II to keep your tubes in tip-top shape.
What’s new for Mark II?
The Mark II iteration of Orange’s tube tester introduces a host of enhancements, including superior algorithms and a more wide-reaching database of tube test results. Thus, the MKII’s testing capabilities are more precise and accurate than ever before. In addition, the Mark II version boasts higher current capacity, new forms of testing, and upgraded valve sockets. Finally, you can expand the Valve Tester Mark II’s range of compatible tubes using expansion modules, with purpose-built modules available to test common tubes in the realm of hi-fi audio, like the EF86, EZ80, GZ34, and 6SN7.
List of compatible tube types:
- EL34
- 6CA7
- 6L6
- 6V6
- 6V6GTA
- KT66
- KT77
- KT88
- KT120
- 6550
- 5881
- EL84
- 6BQ5
- ECC81
- 12AT7
- ECC82
- 12AU7
- ECC83
- 12AX7
- 12BH7
Orange Valve Tester Mark II Features:
- Easy-to-use tube tester, compatible with a wide variety of different tubes for guitar amps, hi-fi audio devices, and more
- Utilizes a microprocessor-controlled system to automatically perform a set of comprehensive tests on your chosen tube — no advanced electronics knowledge necessary
- Mark II version utilizes enhanced algorithms and a far greater tube testing database to provide more accurate results
- Upgrades the Mark I formula with superior tube sockets, grid leakage detection testing, thermal runaway tests, digital microphony function, and an aesthetic overhaul
- Expansion modules available to elevate the tester’s compatible range of tubes
