Ken and Don:
I knew I could count on you guys. Don, as you predicted, Ken did beat you. I did do some research before posing the question and have seen some of the BC videos, but I thought I'd ask the experts at Get DPI. I'll try the Lyve; the Crystalline appeals to me since it doesn't require coating, but I saw some reports of curling causing head strikes.
I know you would advise a 44" printer Ken (you are the CEO of Dante's Inferno after all), but we just don't have the room. We may have an addition to our house in the near future and then I will have enough space (a new level of the Inferno, requiring house renovations). I would have purchased Guy's 7900 if he were anywhere near me. Despite the clogging problems, I know Epson and I love the output. I went with a 6400 because the price was too good to pass up.
The trip to Japan was canceled, but White Rabbit Express can get a 645Z for me. I'm not really in a hurry, I doubt the Z files are all that much better at ISO 1-200 than the D 's and that's what I use. Nevertheless, it's inevitable. I'll be sure to let you know Ken when my 645Z arrives.
All the best,
Tom
Thomas, as I was typing this while your reply appeared. I use Canson Baryta and love it and I was intent on trying some of their canvas. Thanks for the comments.
fommerforakil's comments also appeared as I composed this response but I assume something went wrong.
Thanks all
Tom