Alex,

I agree with you... in theory. A relevant fact is that part of "real audiences" in "real rooms" do not "feel" the stereo field effectively, as many have mentioned. I find intriguing that although the PAS is mono, many consider it sounds very good, dispersing the sound in a very effective manner. Until now, the big complaint has been the way stereo samples (concieved to be played through a stereo sound system) sound deceiving with the PAS. Given that the efforts in the development of effects has been done taking advantage of the possibilities that stereo sound system open, I want to give the PAS a fair possibility of comparison. I'll be the first to recognize that it's a step back or a mere good marketing campaign, if that's the result of my evaluation. Does anybody know when it will be possible to audition the PAS in Europe?

-- Jos�.