Disklavier

I would recommend a DC3 over a DGH1BA for the reason that the bass and 
lower mid-range tones of a DC3 are richer.  It may be difficult to 
detect that difference in a showroom unless both instruments were 
well-tuned and voiced.

I've had a DC3 Mark II (not even an XG) for six years and am pleased 
with it. I do record using either the Disklavier or Cakewalk.  I keep my 
PianoSoft collection in MIDI format (on a CD-ROM) for easy access and 
play them using a lap-top with Cakewalk (Pro Audio 9).

Your decision would depend a lot on what is important to you.  If you 
primarily want an excellent instrument to play and record, you'll 
probably lean toward the DC3.  If you're after a fancy hi-fi with your 
piano playing along with it, then you might prefer a Mark III.



jraziano wrote:
> I strongly considering buying this piano knowing that it has 
> the "older" mark II system in it.  (6'2" - NP98 - asking $24500 "new" 
> from Yamaha dealer).  
> The problem I am really having researching this model is that 
> information on it is not available on the Yamaha website.  I know it 
> does not have the silent system and the piano smart/smart key (not 
> interested in these features anyway).
> Features that I do want - midi capability to record to cakewalk etc..
> (i believe it does this).  I guess what I am trying to figure out is 
> that has there been any SIGNIFIGANT upgrades aside from the control 
> unit that I should be aware of - abviously the dealer is not 
> forthcoming if there is.  He claims that the optics, soleniods and 
> machanics are exactly the same as well as the basic unit except for 
> the integration of the CDrom and the features list above.  True 
> statements?  I don't know.  
> The question - should I get this piano OR get the DGH1BA (a 5'3" has 
> the Mark III system 19,800).  
> Help Help Help.
> Thanks.
> 
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