I think this forum is already MORE than adequately served with positive information..! The optimism when any new gear comes out, however, is seldom tempered by any degree of caution about the glowing press releases and often misleading hype.

The enthusiasm for products like the MS and the Audya have often been followed by quite a bit of buyer's remorse when some of the 'gotchas' finally surface. I simply feel it my task, while all else go dewy-eyed at every last new thing that comes out, to point out some of these 'gotchas' that slip by initial optimism.

I have played the Kronos, and thought it was an excellent piece of kit. Rather more than my budget allows, currently, and to be honest, more than I need, as much of what it does is already covered by other gear I already have. So, probably not in my future...

If I DID need a Kronos, I WOULD probably buy the 73 rather than the 88, and at least the Kronos 73 STARTS on the low E, so my LH chores wouldn't be compromised (the Nord's start at the F), but I sure wouldn't be happy about it! For starters, that's a WOOD feel 73, not plastic, so great for piano sounds, not so good for organ and synth. Not offering a 70-something plastic action is a big step back, IMO.

But, who can fight fashion?!