I'm assuming this is for recording. I always go for the Neumann first. However the Rode is always a close second. I have a pair of Rode nt5's and they do a beautiful job recording grand piano.
Joe
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Joe Ayala
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PSR S950, PSR S900, Roland RD 700, Yamaha C3 6'Grand, Sennheiser E 935 mic, several recording mics including a Neuman U 87, Bose L1 Compact, Roland VS 2480 24 Track Recorder
Joe Ayala