Hi Frank: Thanks for your excellent KN7000 review. WOW ! Congratulations on being one of the FIRST lucky people here in California to not only to get to play the KN7000, but to actually own a KN7000 as well. Sounds like your KN7000 is not only a terrific sounding instrument but a stunning work of art & design visually as well, and as such should compliment your equally beautiful home which overlooks your stunning view of the Pacific Ocean. I realize I'm going to have to make a special trip down your way to hear you play it. Technics has always exceled in classic orchestral instrument voices and it appears the KN7000 continues to improve on this as well. I've always been impressed with the KN6000 acoustic (Steinway grand) sample, so am curious just 'how' the 'new' KN7000 acoustic piano sound has changed from the already impressive KN6000's. Is the tone richer, deeper, darker, or? I'm also glad to hear that the 7000 key touch is now firmer than the 6000 because I always thought my 5000 didn't have enough key resistance. Frank, I'm sure your organ & keyboard club is anxiously waiting for you to put on a show for them featuring your KN7000. We're all looking forward here on the Technics forum to hearing you record some music (MP3 format) on your KN7000 as well. Congratulation again on your new acquisition. - Scott

BTW: If I end up purchasing the KN7000, I guarantee I won't be wanting to cover up the Technics logo THIS time. ; - Scott