Disklavier

I went through a similar scenario of evaluating the baby Grand with 
Player.  I selected the Yamaha Disklavier for the following reasons:

Yamaha Disklavier is factory built and installed.  Could not be 
added after purchasing the baby grand.

Other Players are very good (or better) and up to date in technology 
as the Yamaha Disklavier.  The only difference is that these Players 
are installed by local dealers or technicians.  Few are being sent 
to the Players mananufacture for installation.

As we all know, the piano action and components are very complex and 
sensitive.  All aftermarket Players installation must touch these 
components.  Therefore, these Players must be installed PROPERLY or 
the sensitive parts may not work correctly.  I have heard stories 
about a bad Player installation could ruin your grand.

The bottom line is that if you could find a dealer or technician 
LOCALLY who could do a proper installation of these Players, you are 
in good shape.  Always ask for lots of references.

In my case, the references weren't good enough to take a chance.  
Also, I used the Piano Book by Larry Fine to do initial research on 
all pianos.  Again this book is only for reference.  You need to do 
your own research in your local area.

Hope this help.

--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Barrett" <keith@b...> 
wrote:
> On 6 Dec 2004 at 10:35, Michael Sullivan wrote:
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> > Can anyone direct me to a source of basic infromation needed in 
purchasing a baby grand with 
> > player, for someone who knows nothing about them? I'm not sure I 
> even know the meaningful 
> > differences between Disklavier and anything else, or whether the 
> newer technology will matter to 
> > someone who wants to have a piano that plays itself & allows the 
kids 
> to take lessons & me to fool 
> > around. Thanks.
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