JL> well, it's kinda hard not to call it PRO audio when 
 JL> people from all around the
 JL> wrold compete and share ideas, and NO not just any kid 
 JL> off the street can win 
 JL> competitions.  If someone has a lot of money they 
Consumer toys, no matter how esoteric, are not Pro unless the consumers 
choose to buy toys intended and primarily marketed for actual pro use.  In 
business, a favorable cost/performance ratio and life expectancy during 
extended use are both considerations not present in ESOTERIC consumer 
markets, which is the point you seem to be confusing.  
Terry
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