Sobel has a great point regarding upgrades. I've always thought that I'd record with the best gear I can grab, then when that day comes when I no longer care to record, I sell the recording investment and dump it into playback. However, now that I've put together a modest playback system, I have to admit that I have way more fun listening at home than I do recording at most shows. Its tough to beat having friends over and listening at your own convenience and truly appreciating a fine recording. Also, its tough to put a lot of stock in an opinion on rec. gear when you can't play it back on something that makes the nuances very apparent. A nice set of cans coupled with a nice headphone amp does the trick, but for me, its not nearly as fun as enjoying it with friends, buts that just my opinioin.
So Marc, my point is that the Dino Jr. show sounds great considering the room issues. I really like the sound of your rig and its obvious that you do to... you've had that rig for how long now??? In the 4 years I've known your persona, you've never been settled on something this long, so I don't see you needing to change just for the sake of changing.
No offense, Ray, but I hear a little of the pot calling the kettle black when you tell him to go with his instincts.. you have asked for opinions on what seems like every purchase and then some.
