I completely agree, Scott, I only offered up the Tyros2 users as the pinnacle of the iceberg, not the entire mass! But you have to admit that, probably the Tyros2 hobbyists have a clear edge in sounding 'CD-like' out-of-the-box compared to, say, a PA1X or G70, and as such, often colors their impression.

It's just that lately the forum seems to be de-evolving to a state of 'mine's bigger than yours' and I thought I'd like to dampen that a little. As is often the case, the more strident the supporter, the lesser the experience level (usually). Most pros will reluctantly admit that probably the best music they heard played wasn't necessarily performed on the latest, greatest technology. It's how you use what you HAVE got that distinguishes the professional.

Remember, the hobbyists expectation of sound and function differ drastically to the pro's....... yet many post here as if their opinion brooks no argument. I would just like to see them 'fess up a bit more about their experience before they opine definitively on the 'best' arranger...... (or why MY choice sucks!!)