Congrats Ken,

I had an opportunity to play the XV-88 for about an hour last weekend: a fresh instrument, indeed. You're in for a treat.

The thing I enjoyed was that you really have to approach the unit in a different way, what with manner in which the patches are layered.

Restated, it has an expressive capability that sucks you in; you'll probably develop new techniques and musical approaches as a result. You'll know what I mean when you get your hands on one.

I may hold off on getting a 5080 until the new product furor dies down: however, if that $1750 quote pans out, I just might change my mind :>

Christopher