Ah well, I don't know many ear bleedin' psaltery players - and the ones who might be in my area don't come to my session. :-)

I have nothing against amplified music (played electric guitar as a pro and semi-pro in various bands for over 30 years) and I remember the glory years of Fairport, Steeleye Span, etc. The main problem is that - in my experience - amplified stuff tends to get louder and louder as each player in turn surreptitiously turns up so that he/she can be heard. If you really like electric sessions - and there's no reason why you shouldn't - then why not start one up? I'd bring my 100w Gallien-Krueger and my G&L ASAT...