Re: Lincoln v205 or Miller Dynasty 200DX?

Hi all

Joe Smith wrote:
> "tbrock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > I am close to buying one of these for a home machine, but not
> > completely sure which one is right for me.  In searching, i have not
> > seen any direct comparisons between the two.
> >
> > My main uses will be primarily thin aluminum with some SS and mild
> > steel.  I have not used either one, but for comparison reasons have
> > used a Dynasty 300 DX quite a bit.
> >
> > Now that the 200DX has been out a while, does anyone have opinions
> > (likes/dislikes).  How similar is the 200 to the 300?  Is the 200 as
> > much of a buzz box on AC as the 300?
>
>  Don't know what you mean by buzz box. I've run the 300 on AC tig and it
> had great control.


My Miller Dynasty 200DX -- when I first started it I was unsure about
this "rattling, tinkling" sound it made.  Not unlike a loose fan.  I
am used to inverter welders (British Murex'es and Lincoln V205T)
making a high-pitched whine, especially when started.  The MDyn200DX
has an additional sound.

I wanted to put this behind me so rang Miller and held the phone to
the machine.  "that's the Autoline technology, bringing in the power
from the supply".  Immediate, 100%.  I was calling from the home of a
friend who is an electronics guy who makes switch-mode power supplies,
so put the phone on "speaker" and we got a quick, concise but very
full description of how it worked.  So yep, they all sound like that.

Richard Smith


> > I have heard rave reviews about the v205 especially on aluminum (nicer
> > in comparison to the 200/300DX), can anyone confirm or deny this?
>
>
> I've heard it has problems on AC tig, but the poster wanted to keep the
> true reason a secret to see if other owners had the same problem. Don't
> know what to make of that game. How do I know you aren't a Lincoln
> employee? ;)
>
>
> > thanks in advance for any suggestions or opinions,
> > tbrock
>
>
> Take a look at this direct comparison:
> http://millerwelds.com/products/tig/comparisons/dynasty_200.html
>
> -dseman