Disklavier

If you are a recording artist - BUY THE PRO.  The recording 
capabilities (which you can find MANY threads on) are significantly 
better.  The difference in the pianos (C3 vs. C5) is not that much...


--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Jeremy Roberts 
<carpeperdiem@i...> wrote:
> Hi - I have an opportunity to purchase either a new DC5A or a 
barely used
> DC3PRO for approximately the same price.
> 
> I understand the size difference between the models.
> 
> Can someone help me determine the primary differences between 
models and
> maybe give me some insight into which model will be better for me. 
My dealer
> gave me an explanation, but I would like to hear the group's 
opinion.
> 
> I am a recording artist and plan on using the disklavier to record 
my
> performances - I will never buy pre-recorded CDs. Accuracy in piano
> recording and reproduction are more important to me than built-in 
speakers.
> I will use the silent feature, as well as midi in and out. I may 
release my
> work as Disklavier CDs (with audio from major recording artists 
that I work
> with) - but it's my understanding that I can always add a CD 
reader to the
> DC3PRO???
> 
> How much "worse" is a DC5A action than a DC3PRO? In what ways? 
Pedals?
> 
> Of course, the size of the C5 has to sound slightly better than 
the C3 - but
> are the PRO electronics worth giving up the extra size?
> 
> Thanks in advance for your insight and assistance.
> 
> jr