[embedding-shape]

Not too bad, considering the space it sits in.

Another "physical modeling synthesizer" which I've been looking at for the last few weeks (https://www.ericasynths.lv/steampipe-3153/) goes for €990, which is more or less the same as the phase8, when you consider the currency difference.

Edit: Actually, seems phase8 will be slightly cheaper, my local (Spain) shops seems to sell it for around €950.

[pschoeps]

I really love the Steampipe and its approach to synthesis, its a lot of fun:

https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/1j7hgoo/makin...

Erica synths makes really solid hardware too.

[munificent]

Phase8 isn't physical modeling, though. It's actually electroacoustic, like a Rhodes.