Hi gains and Flash Memory Updates

In the last days, HD's flash update came into discurssion. The version 1.2 came to solve problems and "refine" some amps sounds. Line 6 says that this update would:

-Updated HD Amp Models:
Bomber Uber - Sag characteristics adjusted, gain staging improved
Angel F-Ball - Preamp drive adjusted, high-end gain reduced, noise floor improved
Class A-30TB Pre - Presence knob taper adjusted to reduce maximum range
Brit P-75 Pre - Increased output level to drive power amp, drive knob taper modified to
increase preamp gain (for use at reduced channel volume)
-Improved DT50 communication via L6 LINK (allows better communication between POD HD500 and Line 6's new DT50 flagship amplifier series)
-Various L6 LINK features added to the System Setup menu (see the L6 LINK Connectivity Guide for specifics)
-Various bug fixes

After that, some users claimed about some amps sounds after the update. I never had any problem with any bug, so, only the sounds matters to me.

Here I compare some amps in each flash memory:

a) Default settings in versions 1.10 and 1.20
Bogner Überschall:


Dual Rectifier:


b) All controls at 12' clock and 57 mic sim on axis at 10% in versions 1.10 and 1.20
Bogner Überschall:


Dual Rectifier:


To my ears, the most important changes were made at the recto's sound. I didn't like the new sound. Was noticeable the "bassy accent" at the 1.10's rect, but the trebly weak sound from the 1.20 update was very disappointing to me. So, I preferred to do back to 1.10 and wait for a better update. Here are nice sounds from 1.10:

Bogner Überschall:


Dual Rectifier: