playing at night: Acoustic + Silent system or Yamaha Avantgrand digital ??

[bmichels]

Hello,

I have a dilemma:  I am learning piano, and I really need to be able to play silently because ... I have neighbors  . 

Since I really want a "real" acoustic keyboard action, think that the real alternative and comparison is between a  YAmaha Avantgrand N2/N3 (electronic piano with a REAL grand keyboard action)  and an Acoustic piano with a silent / Anytime system.

There are similar prices: 

Avantgrand N2 = price of a YAmaha U1 or U3 silent
Avantgrand N3 = Price of a Kawai Grand GE20 + Anytime system ( and just a little cheaper than yamaha CG1 + Silent)

And here is my dilema !   I learn piano, I very ofter play during the evening (so silent mode)  and I really want a "real" acoustic piano keyboard action.

So what should I choose : Avantgrand or "real" acoustic with Silent system ?

- I am afraid that the acoustic silent/anytime  will have a sound through headphone really less good than a Yamaha Avantgrand that has a really more sophisticated sound generator ?

Help please.....

[pianorebuilder]

The Avantgrand is an amazing digital piano.... But in 10 years it will be completely obsolete.  Try having a 10-15 year old digital piano repaired and you'll know what I mean!  In normal mode, the Avantgrand is very impressive and even imitates the vibrations of a piano... but in silent mode with headphones, I think your comparisons will be a wash.   If you want long term viability, the Kawai GE20 will last a lifetime, and you could always upgrade the Silent system/tone generator in 10 years when new advancements are developed.
   If you don't care about the long term, then the Avantgrand is probably the best bet.

Good Luck!