Scott,
I'm glad you didn't take my post as a challange or a slam at jazzers. Your response was well thought out, to the point, and carries much truth. Good answer !
You know I strongly disaggre with your piano comment ( I hate the kn5000 acoustic sound ), but hey - I prefer Yamaha acoustics to most Steinways too. I like a brighter, more "present" tone - I played a lot of Steinways, and they all have a darker, classical flavor. Anyway - it's ALL about flavor, isn't it? Glad we can disagree about something we feel so strongly about, and still say it nicely!