I currently have a 6 month old Yamaha P116 silent piano which I have previously discussed on the forum as I was unhappy with the heavy and stiff touch.

I was due to take delivery of a lovely late 70's U3 today to replace it but disaster happened - it will not fit in the lift to get it into my flat :-( Speaking to the Piano movers it transpires that the P116 only fitted in the lift by the slimmest of margins, and the U series are bigger in all dimensions. Stairs are even tighter so not an option and a U1 would also not fit.

My new question is other than the large Yamahas (U1, U3 etc) - are there any pianos which are comparable in touch and quality but relatively small (i.e. no bigger than the Yamaha P116). As always any advice gratefully received!

Shame. The U-series pianos are nicer in every way than the P's

It used to be standard practice to remove an upstairs window and use a crane or elevator style hoist to get pianos into upper floor rooms, where lift or stairs were inadequate. Not a cheap option, and only worth considering if you are going to be in the same place for many years, but possible - and something that should be within the expertise of professional specialists in moving pianos.