i read you loud and clear. i am also a soundless toon and just posted something about being sick of the shuffle. i do 6s for everything because i think they are faster and i have pianos half the way all the time. plus disconnect in the 9s has been bad. im not sayin you should run 6s but i recommend it. you might find toons more willing to do them with you. I did plenty of 9s tho and think that with skilled players it is just as easy as 4 sounders.
GOOD LUCK dont give up