Hi Bebop. Kn7000 here from downunder. Boy! What a blast. The new Tyros is Fabuuuulous! I know exactly how you felt with the 9000. The same as i did with the G-70. Too big and heavy. I am getting too old to lug around a big anchor, but the Tyros 2. Man I'm in musical heaven if there is such a place. It is definely worth waiting for. Now if only Yamaha can keep up the good work on the servicing of their customers. I found out Yamaha doesn't have too good a reputation down here in Ozzy land. Regards Bill