Thank you very kindly for your straightforward review, Dreamer.

The cons are minuscule compared to the pros.

Has the action remained silent...some weighted hammer actions tend to get clicky here and there after a lot of playing? I remember having a Roland FP-8 (early production model) that started to sound like an old Underwood typewriter.

I am pleased to hear about the feel and connectivity to the player regarding the action...I wanted a decent 88, but having just a controller or a cheap digital piano was nowhere near as attractive as having a fully programmable synthesizer with a great weighted action.

I am familiar with Keyboard Corner, having been mostly a lurker there for quite some time, but I am more interested in your opinion, as I know you are relatively un-biased, especially compared to some there, and here, too ( I count me as very biased ).

The 256 poly and the words "warm" and "analogic" are magic to my ears, as I was a real fan of analog sounds (just not analog fussiness lack of polyphony, and tuning issues) and now that my Jupiter 8 is gone to a nice new home in a studio, I miss having the possibilities of a programmable synth.

Thanks very much again, and I will check out the Casio Music Forums as recommended...also Mike Martin seems a cool (no BS) and very supportive rep, and that makes a difference as well.

Gratefully,

Ian

PS...I had Casio CZ-1 and VZ-1 years ago and I was pleased with those instruments...very professional, and distinctive sound.