I thought not to reply at all to end this discussion which was NOT only about digital out but the features that all arrangers miss compare to non-arranger workstations.

Yes, the sound cards/gear exists to create a pro sound... But where this sound should come from? Well, that was the point that if the sound comes from digital out (from an arranger) it creates a very clear audio vs. analog (and then a/d conversion). So you do need digital outs FOR great sound cards to receive the sound.

Anyway, lets just end this discussion, my point was about features on arrangers and non-arrangers and the price.

Fine that Tyros doesn't have digital I/O, fine that it doesn't have sampler, fine that there is no arp, fine that there are crapy drums (outdated) and so on. But I tell you what's in there that outdo any workstation in relation to what it does and what Yamaha ask for it: about $2600 (if u buy in Europe).

It should cost no more than $1900 for what it has and what it does. That was my point.