Digital BW, The Print

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>> Based on this I am tempted to serious consider buying this set-up. As
>> everyone knows this is an expensive way to go in order to make first class
>> B&W prints--which I would love to do. But, is this the "state-of-the-art"
>> today? I am looking forward to the knowledgeable opinions that reside on
>> this very enjoyable list.
> 
> That depends on what "is" is...
> I'd strongly advise seeing some output first hand. For warm tones, matte
> papers, great paper handling, ease of operation,
> it's pretty great. For that kind of investment, I'd talk to as many actual
> users as possible and look at some prints.
> Tyler
> 

Tyler is right. You should ask on the PiezoBW list if there are any users of
that setup in your vicinity, and ask them if they'll give you a peek.
Actually I think that setup has a list of their own, which is only open to
those who've purchased the system (sadly, I am not one), but the Cone folks
might forward a request onto the list for you.

Todd