I repeat, don't Knock It Until you tried it.

It is completely misleading to readers when adverse or in favor comments coming from well versed members who have not even seen yet alone played the instrument in question are made,particularly when making comparisons with other manufactures.
I probably like many other forum members appreciate the wealth of expertise within the forum and the information gained is used when we decide our next purchase, therefore the information needs to be from hands on experience and well founded and not on preference, loyalties or personalities.
The Prelude has never been seen as as Pro Board,but for studio, home,and as a slave board is great value for money.
Prelude worth should be judged on what it was designed to be,not what we think it should be.

Gilbert.