I don't think it has anything to do with any particular brand of keyboard being 'better' than any other. If anything it is more to do with the comfort zone of the musician.

I was always an ardent Technics fan and would not buy anything else. After the 5000 I finally tried something new and in quick succession went through Roland (em2000) and Korg (im40) and disliked them both. Went back to technics with the kn6000 and was happy again. I knew the board and what to expect from it so I was comfortable. Then I was lured to the Yamaha 9000pro and although it took a while I got as used to that as I was used to technics.

Lately as most of you know I bought the KN7000 and really could not get used to it so went back to Yamaha with the Tyros and felt comfortable again.

None of the above instruments are bad keyboards. All do the job for which they are intended very well. BUT it is the musician that makes any board sparkle and a musician can only do that if he feels 'in tune' with his instrument. The instrument should fit you not the other way about.

To paraphrase... brand names don't mean a thing if YOU ain't got that swing!

Best wishes to you and your keyboards (whatever they may be)
Tony