Reference 54 or Mark VI

Hi, I recently traveled to Montreal and was able to visit a few music stores in the area. When I was there, I tried: 5 Mark Vis: 124,xxx; 200,xxx, 240,xxx, and 2 later models with the High F# key. (Not as good) 1 Black Lacquer Super Action 80 Series II 1 Normal Lacquer Super Action 80 Series II 2 Normal Lacquer Super Action 80 Series III 1 unlacquered Yamaha Custom Z 1 Normal Lacquer Yani...not sure of the details on this one. AND... 2 Golden Lacquered Reference 54 horns Of these choices, I preferred the 124,xxx and the 200,xxx Mark VI alto saxophones and the Reference 54 alto saxophone. The 200,xxx Mark VI and the Ref. were both priced around the same at 5200 Canadian dollars. The 124,xxx Mark VI was priced at 6500, however. The sound was alot more open and screamed more on the Mark VI. But, the Reference 54 had a more locked on pitch. I liked the sound of both the horns but I am wondering which horn will be the best choice. Despite the fact that chosing a horn is based on preference, what are some comments on the Mark VI alto saxophone and the new Selmer Reference 54 alto saxophones.

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