I guess I'm confused, you are unhappy with achieving 48fL without clipping whites and/or other issues? You want more light output than 48fL?
I doubt any other consumer Plasma from any manufacturer can do what the 9G Pioneers can do..
I keep my PRO-141FD at 45fL for isf Day (I tested 32fL to 49fL, 48/49fL was uncomfortable to watch and gave my Wife headaches), 32 fL for isf Night (critical viewing of Bluray Movies in light controlled room).
48fL while maintaining calibration is awesome, other consumer Plasmas cannot do that.
btw, comparison pictures of Pure, isf Night, isf Day (all calibrated):
http://www.controlcal.com/forum/showpos ... ostcount=4.