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Looks like a monster amp, should make a difference.

Interesting that the firmware version is not aligned between the Panasonic website and shipped units. Hopefully they release the 1.66 version soon.

Have a look at this page, there is a lot of brands listed as certified. https://roonlabs.com/partners

@Assisi Hi John, I bought the cheaper one, that's annoying, saw the red cable cable you described so thought that was it. I didn't read your original post carefully, assumed they were importing from Japan but couldn't see them anywhere for sale in Aus. Am I correct that the telegartner plugs are the same as on the Audioquest Vodka that I own? If yes, they are a substantial plug. Chris

@Assisi Thanks for posting about the Acoustic revive cable. Currently using one between Antipodes CX & EX, it's still running in. I bought mine off ebay, paid for the DHL delivery and delivered a few days later. I was using an Audioquest Vodka, still too early to call which one is better to my ears, but I will say that the Acoustic Revive is a bargain at the price point and initially pleasantly surprised straight away as soon as I plugged it in.

I would get the new driver, particularly as it has a 5 year warranty. It looks like an awesome sub.

Try a Sonnet Morpheus, you could borrow one from Sonic Purity in Melbourne. Sonnet Morpheus It's a great DAC, analogue sounding with great detail, designed by the founder of Metrum.

@SteveM What are on those stands either side of your speakers, some sort of resonator?

I had both and used to swap between amplifiers. Then I discovered Pass Labs amps and eventually sold my valve amps (AM Audio 805) as not being used. I did keep one JLTI modified Yaqin (EL34 tubes), couldn't quite give up valves totally (mind you haven't used it for a while).

Just finished watching the 3 Matrix 4k movies. Really enjoyed them, I think they hold up well for their age.

They are great speakers, definitely IMO underrated. I agree a bargain.

JB HiFI are having buy 2 get one free sale on all movie formats + there is also 20% off. This makes those 4k UHD quite reasonably priced.

My preference is Pass Labs, but I am biased as an XA30.8 owner. Definitely try and find somewhere to demo them both.

@Stereophilus That makes sense regarding the EX. I might enquire regarding the software upgrade if it easy and no hassle. My CX & EX are only a year old, I won't be upgrading to the newer model and I am very happy with the sound. Mind you this hasn't stopped me from upgrading before....😄

Have a look at the Mcleans HifI website.