I gotta tell ya ... you Technics fans are the most loyal I've ever come across. Maybe that's because you pay so much for the instrument, or because you fel that you get your money's worth .... whatever the reason - I salute your continued enthusiasm. Wish I could get this excited over a keyboard again. In the last 3 years ... they have all let me down big time. They are all "OK" ... but missing one or two key elements that I really need.

I wanted to like the kn7000, and I DID ... in a way, but there was no real mic procesoor onboard. (If you think there is - I guess vocals are not a priority to you)
Vocals are paramount to my show, and I need a good mic preamp more than I need a color TV screen. I think the kn lineup is as goos as any other at this time, but no better. They all have that "one" missing link. Some have several.

Still, I applaud your loyalty, and as always ....... I LOVE reading Doug's posts ! Hope you all stay happy for a long time.