Hello M.C.

I think you did the right thing by taking a break. I've been in music retail since 1976 and I've seen many a customer confuse themselves by trying to take more in than they can handle.

I sell Lowrey home organs. One thing we learned in the organ business is never let a customer see three organs? Why, because they will in fact get confused and won't buy anything.

I have a PSR2000, almost the same as the 2100. I think the sounds and styles and ease of play are terrific. I have tried a PA80/60. I really don't care for the Korg sound. AND everybody else who heard me play both thought the Yamaha sounded great, and the Korg sounded bad. This is very subjective.

I have not heard a KN2600, I would like to. I was going to buy one just to try it out, and sell it if I didn't like it. But the main thing I have heard about that one from different people, is that it sounds harsh, that the organ sound is thin and they are overpriced as usual.

I think if your store will let you try the keyboard at home so you have at least a couple weeks is the best way to go. Otherwise there is way too much sensory input, IMO to pick one, unless one just knocks you out with the sound, ease of operation, styles available on the internet, support etc.

If they won't let you try it out at home, maybe its worth finding someone that will do that, OR buy one with the idea you are trying it out, and you can always sell it on ebay.

Let me give you my experience as an example of me trying out a Tyros. First time, I wasn't sure if I liked it. I thought maybe my PSR2000 sounded better. Next time, I liked it a little more. The third time I fell in love with it, and people in the store were really checking me out.

Here's the funny part. I just bought a Tyros about two weeks ago. I really didn't like it at all. The sounds and balances in the room I was in sounded not that great to me. After playing with it for two weeks, I am used to it and am liking what it does more and more. The difference between my PSR2000 and the Tyros as far as sound and everything else is like night and day. Actually a different week. My 2000 sounds good, but the Tyros eats it for lunch.

Just some food for thought.

Take your time in your decision.

Best

Scott Langholff

[This message has been edited by Scott Langholff (edited 10-06-2003).]