I too don't own the KN6000, but after all the hype was curious to try one. As it happened, the local chain happened to have one which I could play.

When I did, I was somewhat disappointed - the sounds, while realistic, sounded too cheesy to me, the keyboard felt rather flimsy (or perhaps touch sensitivity was set too high, but as soon as I touched the key, the instrument would start sounding). I have played electronic keyboards for many years now, but I can still appreciate good feel of a keyboard. The styles sounded too Bavarian (would be appropriate for an Octoberfest gig, which I don't do), and screen, while big, was showing all the same info which the smaller screen of the KN5000 was showing - unless it was designed for visually impaired people, it looks like nothing more than a gimmick designed to make us pay more.

I did not pay attention to the chord recognition problem (did not hear about it by then), but generally was not too impressed with the keyboard.

The funny part happened when I enquired about the price - the salesman said that the list is $7000 (that's in Phoenix AZ), but they'd be willing to entertain some discount if I commit to it on the spot.

As I was walking out, I could not help thinking that Technics have missed the boat with their musical instrument business.