On the other hand knowing both and having had a PA2x for four months,IMO,the T3 is a huge upgrade. There are 200 Plus more voices of every type Cool,Live,Sweet etc. The sliders make a huge difference when playing the organ flutes, and mixing sequences.

The screen is the same as the Fantoms. It can be easily viewed from any angle.

The revamped EFX engine allowing 5 efx per style is a major sound difference only those with tin ears could not hear.

The expandability with Voice Packs makes the keyboard open ended which again is another great addition.

The ergonomics of the multi pads on the left is arguably better.

You really should first go to both the T2 and T3 website and compare them on paper. Then play it yourself. You are right in that most of those who did purchase the T3 by a huge margin are happy with their choice. For many their expectations were met and exceeded. For others,. they will still be searching for the Holy Grail.

Yamaha is the company everyone loves to hate but is still the standard others are compared to.

That said this is NOT a OMB line out to the amp keyboard without a mixer and Harmonizer. The mike pre amp is terrible as all arranger mike pre amps. The Harmonizer is not something I would use, (The Korg's was slightly better , (but still older gen TC Helicon technology) But those are the weakest areas of both Arrangers I owned.

The Korg is a better OMB Arranger in many aspects IF you prefer the Korg voices handsdown. I cannot speak for the Roland G70 except they are a bargain used when you can find one on Ebay.

[This message has been edited by Kingfrog (edited 10-31-2008).]