Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi,

I am a DTS V2 owner and am currently consider upgrading my kit.  I am 
hoping to replace the snare and add another cymbal to it.  I would 
like to get your expert advice if possible.

For the snare, I want to get the Pintech AX14S.  I saw the overall 
comment was great but am not sure if the setup will be difficult.  
Afterall, I am still a novice drummer and want to concentrate on the 
technique first.

As for the cymbal, well I kinda like the original PCY80S but 
unfortunately it's been discontinued. So I thought perhaps getting 
the PCY65 along with the bell PCY10 might be an option. But wait, 
what about the setup, do you think putting a splitter in the 9/10 
input will work?

I also want to replace the hi-hat kick pad cause the feel is quite 
horrible.  BUt I ain't sure if there is any good replacement out 
there.  Might be you guys can make suggestion here!


That's all, I hope this will work.  Feel free to tell me if other 
options might be better.  I am open to all kinds of ideas.  :)

Thank you guys and happy drumming!

Jim