If the KN7000 demos are an example of the benefits of having digital out, then I would rather stick to analog! From what I have heard, the 7000 is thin, edgy, cold and clinical, it reminds me of the first phase of cd players that hit the market. I prefer warm evocative sounds, fat warm bass and the sounds that old roland synths produced.. I think Yamaha keyboards to date have achieved a warm and more natural sound, whether its because of analog outs I dont know but for me having digital outs isn't going to make any difference at all. This keyboard is intended as an arranger, a performance keyboard, I dont see many pro studios using them but even if thats the case, I dont think that the analog outs are going to be the death of the Tyros! The psr740 schematic showed it was quite simple to access the digital ins to the D-A convertors before the analog stages, I dont think it would be a problem to fit an aftermarket conversion if required - though you could also think about upgrading (if necessary) the analog output components, op amps etc. I think the analog stages help to smooth off the nasty digital roughness that otherwise creates cold lifeless music...

Simon



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Simon G.K. Williams
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Creative Music & Multimedia
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