Well guys, I called Yamaha Tech support yesterday, and I can confirm that the Tyros will not have a digital output.
At first the Tech guy said it did. Then, I asked him if he was completely sure, he said, wait let me check again. Then after like 3 minutes waiting, He said, you know, I could have sworn it did have Digital output.
Man, I sure was dissapointed at these news.
Here we are in the 21st century where practically everyone is going digital, and yet, yamahas top of the line Arranger, will not have any sort of digital output.
Forget it..I will just wait for the next one.
One thing the Tech guys did say, is that if enough people call them, and say that they want a digital output, its possible Yamaha can do something...
I dont know about this, but it may be possible... Either way guys, if youre not into recording, or just plan to use the Tyros on stage or on gigs, well it will be an awsome piece of gear.
In my case, I only do home recordings and compositions, so to me, I want digital output. I can not tolerate sound degradation from a $3000 dollar equipment...
Just my opinion...