Hi Andrea (Dreamer): The RD-700SX: http://www.rolandus.com/products/details.asp?catid=11&subcatid=45&prodid=RD%2D700SX

sounds like an excellent choice, but how about it's 88 note brother, the RD-300SX: http://www.rolandus.com/products/details.asp?catid=11&subcatid=45&prodid=RD%2D300SX

The RD-300SX's significantly lighter (35 lbs vs 54 lbs) affording much easier transportability for gigging etc, and significantly less expensive too, yet both include the awesome Fantom X acoustic piano sample. I believe the only real difference between these boards (of which explains the huge weight & price difference: RD-300SX street price: under $1,395 & RD-700SX s treet price: under $2,195 ) is that the RD-700SX utilizes actual fully weighted HAMMER ACTION piano keys whereas the RD-300SX has 'compact progressive hammer action' whatever that means.

Has anyone here had the chance to audition and/or compare both of these keyboards? Are the master kb capabilities & other features of these 2 kbs the same?

I for one am most interested in the RD-300SX and interesting in getting more info & feedback on it on how the action & it's keyfeel COMPARES to the semi-weighted keyfeel on the Roland G70 or Ketron SD1.

I'm also wondering if either (or both) of these keyboards includes the classic Fantom X's piano feature which simulates the change of sound which occurs when a Grand Piano's lid is raised and lowered. Thanks.

Scott