Hi Donny. Yes, #57 corresponds to the new presets. My european version of the PAS came already with presets version 2. I didn't have to update at all. Why do I like it? Because it sounds so good! I'm not sure what this preset 'hides' exactly, but the equalization seems to me a typical 'loudness' setting. Based on Gary's and Eddie's advice (both tried presets 1 and 2), it might be a good idea to upgrade, Donny.

I now use the PAS exclusively in my gigs, and am seriously thinking in selling my other PA. My former problems in not obtaining the best results were due to inadequate gain settings. Undeniably there is a certain 'fashion factor' in the success that a PAS user has in his gigs. This thing looks beautiful, is original and raises the curiosity of the audiences. But it also has intrisic qualities. The sound is clear and the dispersion in the room - the strongest quality of this sound system - is fantastic, unlike anything that I've tried before.

Scott, you're welcome. Give it a try again, even if you don't buy it immediately. I started saving money to buy it, some time ago. Make sure that you try presets version 2. As I said before, it is possible that you think the grand piano is at most comparable to what you have with your powered EVs. And the sound fidelity of the PAS is very good but take note that there are other sound systems that have a comparable intrinsic sonic quality for much less money. However there are other unique factors that make the PAS worth the money: incredible sound dispersion, portability, elegance.

Sorry for taking so long to answer. I've been in Spain for some days, and I'm currently working with collegues in a university in the south of Portugal. But I have a gig this Saturday, 700 kms from where I am now, and it's damn hot around here: 42º Celsius (around 108 fahrenheit!). No air conditioned in my car...

-- José.