HI I recently changed from a VA7 to the Tyros.I am very happy that I did.The sounds are comparable-mabey sl better on the VA7 in the category of pads and ethnic instuments.The Tyros sounds are better in the guitars and orchestral instruments and saxes.There are more sounds on the VA7.However the tyros has access to the vast library of PSR styles and most other converted styles as well.I found the Tyros is much more user friendly in terms playing and manipulating the sounds and styles.I much preferred using buttons for manipulating everything including the LSD screne.I found the touch screen on the Va7 difficult and "boggy".The Va7 is a great machine but overall the Tyros is better to work with for me and I am using it every day easily without frustration and angst.