To be honest I think the E2 plays differently than an E1 with all the heavy trimmings. I played the E2 at ITEC and had fond memories of my 967.. but better tone, intonation, and projection. Where as with my E1 with all the fixings put on does have the bigger sound and same intonation, but feels slightly less flexible in the tone/timbre department. The E2 had the full package! If I had the money to do so I would probably own both an E1 for Solo type playing and a E2 for more Ensemble playing! Great horns all around though.
Adams E1 SS, Gold Brass Body .6mm DE Euph N103 Jcup, J9 shank
Meinl Weston 2141 Eb Tuba PT 84