Fred, thanks for the explanation about this. Most of the people reading this have alot more experience than me, but I must say that the 'D' that I care for is unique in its character as far as temperament. I will admit a strict ET, done visually with my SATll, sounds shall we say..pedestrian. Take away the visual aide and do a strict aural tuning listening to "everything", and it starts to open up much more, especially Octave 6. Dave Porritt, when was the last time a Steinway was used for a Tuning Exam?!? I do NOT want to open this discussion up to what's right and wrong..what's right, in my opinion, is what sounds best. The PTG HAS to adhere to certain standards when testing..the real world is much different, no? Talk about contrasts today..I get to tune a S&S Upright(newer) and a Yamaha Grand, in the same house this morning. I should be drinking by noon today!, Phil
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