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I bought my Helix editor last month! (see attached image) Seriously though, it works well in the studio and actually being forced to use the helix interface means when the editor becomes available I will already be used to the HELIX controls and not reliant on the editor, it will be a 'Nice to have' Lets face it, how many are going to take a PC on a gig to edit the sounds if needed? Oops have I started a possible thread about an IPAD/Android app? I have had Line 6 amps and controllers for many years and I think so far the Helix is a crowning glory in their modelling, I found you had to work hard to get some sounds, especially pedals, from the HD500X but for me the HELIX has been almost instant. The only disagreement I would say is some of the Line 6 interviews and demos (which have been great by the way) have tried to convince us that the HELIX is NOT an updated version of the HD500X, whilst this is true from a technical point of view, clearly it IS an update from a sound point of view. put an HD500X next to a HELIX and its a no branier!

Thanks RealZap I will call Andertons today who supplied the amp. I have to agree, I think this may have been a repair and put back into stock. I was going to re-tube anyway even if I get a replacement. Thanks for help again. Chris

I recently bought a DT50 and love the sounds with My music man Sillhouette, and the JTV 59P, but I have 2 issues that may be nothing, just need some thoughts from you all.. The Amp is noisy and hums. I have read using better tubes (vales in my neck of the woods) has helped many who have had hum and noise/hiss issues so I think that will be sorted once my TAD's and GT tubes arrive.. Yes/No? Second, one of the screws on the top that holds the amp chassis into the cab, one is missing the washer and the screw has been screwed into the cabinet. I know I could unscrew it and get a washer, but what bothers me is that this might have been a repair and not put back properly. The amp is only a few days old, Any thoughts? (photo attached) Lastly, the amp sometimes 'thumps' when changing topology, is this normal? What I don't want to do is have an amp that will deteriorate in the next few months, but if these issues are 'normal' and only cosmetic then I am happy to keep it. Thanks in advance Chris