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Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback. I haven't played it direct since the day I bought it. I like the way it plays and sounds now so I'll just keep going as is and not mess with the 4cm. Radatats you mentioned doing the firmware update. If the HD 500 is up to date - what is the benefit of the amp update?? Thanks again.

Any advice or guidance would be much appreciated. If this has been covered before I am sorry - I can't seem to find all the old threads. I absolutely love the DT25. I love the tones and flexibility. Here is my setup. Currently I have a PODHD500 and use the L6 Link to connect to the DT25 (head and cab). I have not updated the DT25 to 2.0. It still has the original firmware. I use a XLR out of the DT25 to PA/House (I don't mic the cab). The amp is setup on stage with an attenuator. I use the amp as my own personal monitor for my guitar. The master on the amp is usually stays put at around 2 o'clock. This is a church setting so a typical set will range from very clean warm tone all the way to very aggressive crunch and/or distortion. I usually use two or three amp models (usually 4-5 different tones with different delays, etc.) for each set. (By the way, I have been able to control the volume between patches very successfully - with time, patience and help from other forum members it can be done). I play an American Strat with humbucker pick ups. Here is my question. Would it be worth trying out the 4 cable method and not using the L6 Link?? I have heard others comment that they think the amp sounds better going direct into the amp. Would it be worth trying out (borrowing cables, updating the DT25 firmware, getting a MIDI device, readjusting patches, etc.)?? Kinda an open ended question. Just looking for those who have tried both methods and what you thought - or if you noticed a difference at all. Thanks in advance.