Nice replies from you both about Technics.

I feel like I've missed out here because over the years of me switching between companies, I seemed to of passed over Technics (and Roland for that matter), but I've experienced most other leading brands.

My dad has a KN5000, he only bought it as a back up because his main board the Korg Pa60 is playing up for a second time after it was already repaired once, but he saw a KN5000 for a very cheap price, it's a lovely board, it looks and feels very stylish and sounds beautiful. I have been tempted to purchase a KN7000 in the past as I've seen them going on Ebay for a very good price, but I just couldn't justify it, I have too many as it is.