Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "tstolz55" <stolz@e...> wrote:
> To anyone intersted:
> I just got a price quote on DTXpress III from RiksMusic.com for $899
> and free shipping. Estimated available in 30 days. Does anyone know 
if
> this is a reputable outfit?

Todd,

I'll confirm Stuart's post in every respect. Rik's is usually a 
reliable outfit, but the DTXPressIII isn't scheduled to be available 
until March. In fact, Riks' site is still advertising the DTXpressII, 
not even mentioning the III. They advertised an ETA for the Yamaha 
MDR drum monitors for months before their expected appearance (they 
still are advertising them as a December product). Why not give word 
about the III, as Drumbalaya has done? Incidentally, I don't think 
that they're trying to unload a II on you for $899 (Musicians Friend 
is selling the II for $800, and Riks is always a price buster).

I'd give them a call to tell them what you've heard about the III's 
availability and ask how they were able to cut delivery time by a 
month.

Ed