Petrof grands - have they improved? Are they reliable? Please advise, thx again.

[iamgoobie]

Hi everyone,

I've actually started a thread here earlier and asked about Yamaha C1M and Boston GP163. Today, I went to another branch of the piano shop that sells both brands and had a really good try on both again. Sadly and frankly speaking, they are no longer my cup of tea. I stood in front of them and felt soooo helpless. Next to them was a Petrof NIV (I suppose it's a newer version of PIV). I hesitated and thought if I should give it a try, given all the negative comments and personal experiences I've heard and read on and off line about Petrof pianos. Of course, then I did and guess what? It was love at first sight. GOSH! I instantly fell in love with it. I went back to try the Yamaha and Boston and back to the Petrof several times and thought , " This is going to be serious business!" What a difference! The touch was fantastic compared to the blurry touch of Boston GP163 and stiffly touch of Yamaha C1M.

Having done mths of window-shopping for the right grand, I'm pretty tired of having to do that again.  I'd say Petrof is going to be my cup of tea for this moment.

Now, I have a few doubts and hope there are generous experts here who could kindly advise.

Q1. What is the difference between the Petrof NIV and PIV? The dealer told me that the NIV is an improved version of PIV in quality and so on. Is he right? I've heard that in the last 5 to 10 years, I suppose, the quality and reliability of Petrof uprights and grands are pretty unfit. From which year onwards are the Petrofs being improved?

Q2. As my house (a part of it) is not spacious enough to accomodate a P/NIV, I could still place it there if I want to but frankly, there's hardly any room for walking in and out. I wonder if the Petrof N/PV would be a better choice? Has anyone tried or owned a Petrof N/PV? What's it like? Is it worse than the N/PIV?

I'd really appreciate if anyone could spare time to offer your advice on both versions N and P and IV and V. Please, please help! Thx soooo much again for advising,everyone.

iamgoobie T_T