Big upgrade event at antipodes. From there site.
V4 Upgrades
The introduction of the Antipodes V4 platforms is the biggest technology event in our 13 year history. The first V4 product launched was the CORE, using the V4H high-power circuit, and has now been joined by the DX Gen3 that uses the V4X medium-power circuit.
Our next step is to launch two upgrade programs for owners of DS and DX servers, and we want every Antipodes music server to have the option to be upgraded to the V4 technology. This is a large undertaking and we appreciate your patience. All available information can be gained here first, and we recommend you join our mailing list if you want to know the instant we publish updates.
DX UPGRADES
All DX models going back to the first models released in 2013 will be able to be upgraded to use the new V4X specification. The DS Reference is also able to be upgraded to the V4X level. You will enjoy the same audio performance and features as if you had the new DX Gen3, but installed in your existing case.
DS UPGRADES
All other DS models going back to the first DS series released in 2011 will be able to be upgraded to the V4M specification, that will be used in an upcoming product to be released in November. The new product uses a larger case than previous DS models in order to also house a Level 1 ODAPS linear power supply. This power supply is equivalent to the external ODAPS provided with the DS GT, CORE and EDGE. Your upgraded DS will continue to use external power supplies. If you use a semi-switched power supply (DS Base & DS SSD) you can upgrade to the external Level 1 ODAPS linear power supply, or continue to use the semi-switched power supply.
Some DS models - the models that use the latest DS casework with heatsink side panels - will have two upgrade alternatives. Upgrade to the V4M specification, or to the V4H specification used in the CORE.
Upgrade Timetable
Parts for these upgrades are being manufactured in finite quantities. Depending on the level of demand for the upgrades we may run out of parts and not be able to upgrade your product. So we recommend that you act early, as soon as the upgrade process and prices are announced for the upgrade relevant to you. Further batches of upgrade parts may be manufactured again if there is sufficient demand, but over time the ability get one of these upgrades will cease.
Full details of what is included in the upgrade, the process, additional options and pricing will be available close to the time that the upgrades become available.
6 October 2017 - DX Gen3 launched.
16 October 2017 - Upgrades of recent model DX to DX Gen3 become available and pricing announced. This applies only to versions of the DX using the 6mm thick alloy bottom plate shown in pictures of the DX on this website.
23 October 2017 - Upgrades for ALL DS to DS-X become available and pricing announced.
23 October 2017 - Upgrades for recent model DS (models with heatsink fins on the side panels) to DS Core become available and pricing announced.
1 November 2017 - Upgrades for ALL other DX to DX Gen3 become available and pricing announced.
All upgrades need to be performed by one of our four certified service centres, in New Zealand, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Each service centre sets its own prices to take account of freight, duties, clearance and sales tax issues in its region. The service centres obtain the necessary parts from Antipodes Audio and can offer you additional upgrades such as to storage and operating systems.