Thanks for your reply sk880user. Yes, I have played the Tyros extensively. It is a very good Keyboard but it does not have built-in speakers which is a requirement for me. Unfortunately I have been unable to find a dealer that carries the GEM line in my area. Besides, the Genesys is too "heavy" for easy transporting. The KN7000 weighs in at 38.8 lbs. which is acceptable to me.

Thanks again sk880user. If you can think of any other reason for me not to get a KN7000 please feel free to tell me so. I am trying to determine from other SZ members that have played the KN7000, own it, or know about its shortcomings, if any; to share them with me and the group so I can make a better informed decision on whether to buy it or not. So far, I am leaning 'heavily' in favor of getting it. But some revelation or fatal flaw about it that might sway me the other way is what I am trying to determine before I purchase it.

Best regards,
Mike

PS: I am saddened by the fact that I haven't been following the SZ Technics Forum threads on a regular basis to stay up to date about the KN7000. So I will also do some "cramming" to try and catch up with all the positives and negatives about the KN7000 before Monday when I either order one or decide not to (because someone or something convinced me otherwise).