Which is another reason Yammie should start building their Arrangers with XLR inputs/outputs. Hotter signal from a balanced connector, more secure fitting with less chance of corrputing the leads like you can get with the 1/4" connectors. Less chance, "make that NO chance for RF or other 'interfence' type signals ( with 'shielded' Cable of course).

Now the creme de lá creme would be "Digital" I/O's. Of course your equipment would have to be digital too, ie., Digital Mixer, Digital Sound System, etc. As Al stated Digital is a lot quieter and the sound quality improvement is substantial IMO. XLR's and or (Neutrik) connectors are the next best thing I think. I have no idea what Yamaha's reasoning was to give the Tyros 1/4" I/O connectors. Maybe Steve Deming could enlighten us as to "why???????????" Don't ask me, right Steve?

Best regards,
Mike