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Location: Cincinnati | I just bought a Thunderbolt and was wondering if upgrading from the OP-24 to the Optima would be a good investment. Thanks. |
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Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming | Someone once told me that the Optima is pretty much the same as the OP24, but repackaged. I don't know if it would make much of a difference at all, especially considering the $275 or so that you'd pay for a new Optima. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by prairiedog:
Someone once told me that the Optima is pretty much the same as the OP24, but repackaged. Not true.
OP24+C draws more power (6mA vs. 4.7 mA)
OP24+C has higher distortion (.3% vs. .1%
OP24+C has 3 band EQ vs. 4 band EQ
OP24+C has Prehape and Midshift vs. Notch Filter
I am a huge fan of Optima, but some people feel that the OP24 has a "warmer" sound.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Day-um Tup, that's some great info.
Is there a comprehensive pre-amp comparison chart anywhere on the web?
It'd be nice to have the 'footprints' also! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Day-um Tup, that's some great info.
It took me 30 seconds of work on the ovation website.
As shitty a job as they have done with the guitar info, they actually have done a VERY nice job with the electronics section of the website.
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Location: Nashville TN. | Originally posted by kotadawg:
I just bought a Thunderbolt and was wondering if upgrading from the OP-24 to the Optima would be a good investment. Thanks. I have T-Bolt and had an Optima installed in Feb.
I love the balanced line out. |
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Location: Cincinnati | Pez,
did you have the work done at the factory? did they have to move the output jacks? thanks. |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Originally posted by kotadawg:
Pez,
did you have the work done at the factory? did they have to move the output jacks? thanks. Yup It was done in New Hartford.
The 1/4 is in the same place
The balanced line out is next to it.
http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc285/pezcleo/?action=view&curre...
http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc285/pezcleo/?action=view&curre...
You will love the new battery box with sliding cover. So much easier. |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Oh ya the onboard tuner is simply a great feature too.
OP-24 is excellent system sound wise.
Optima is leap ahead.
The balanced line out has at least 3 times the output.
I had my T-bolt since Aug 15th 1989.
I had no regrets in the new preamp. |
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Location: Cincinnati | Thanks, PEZ. |
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