I think Dan O1 is right. Just about anything made in Europe will cost more than a product made in Asia.
From what I've heard the styles on the Auyada completely trump those of any other arranger. The sounds don't. If the most realistic styles available to you matter, yes it's woth the extra dough. I'd love to have one. For now I can only dream.
[This message has been edited by montunoman (edited 03-03-2010).]