For me, a slightly dodgy audio recording is not critical, as I already have a pretty good idea of how it is going to sound, based around the PA2. And believe me, from the demos I have seen, and the specs I have read, there is not a great deal of difference!

The only sounds I am really interested in are those from the CV1, and as I have not heard in person or played one I am waiting for a decent sound demo for those. the rest sound pretty similar.You guys do not have that experience of owning and regularly playing a PA2 week in and week out, so really are not in a good position to tell without a pristine audio signal. And that's cool!

And from a sound basis I would not be interested in buying one. Too similar.

BUT, from an operational perspective, now that's where I get interested. So far all I am seeing is very good. Style track editing (from initial looks) that seem far more detailed and easier to use than make-up tools. A pretty decent button layout, easier to see and read display, Chord Sequencer of course!! The new harmoniser engine from VoiceLive Touch, amongst others.

There is still some technical information that has not been evidenced in the videos, and I suspect (hope!) this will become clearer at Messe

But my final decision will now rest on the release of the manual, so I can REALLY see what has changed and been added.

Dennis