Donny:
Thanks for posting the pic. I'll have to learn how to do that someday.

cassp:
I use two JBL Eon powered speakers. So far I've used the built in mixer in my PSR2000. The JBL's only have one 1/4" input. I was just trying to see if I could get by without a mixer if I switch to two keyboards.

Nigel:
I was thinking of getting a Behringer. They have some nice ones that are under$100. The new ones are set at 24/96 or so. However the boys over at www.syntrillium.com say that they are not digital but analog. This probably won't make any difference to me, except maybe a little if I want to record on my Sound Forge program at 24/96. But, since I probably won't have to use any effects, I would think recording at 16 bits, the same rate that commercial CD's are produced, will be fine.

DonM:
Yes, I know what you mean. I used to have a ridiculous amount of big heavy "stuff" that I don't miss at all. Part of my answer is yes, I expect some people will find two keyboards appealing, but, really the main reason I am thinking about getting the KN2600 is more variety in styles and sounds. To make it more fun and interesting for me and the crowd. Also, Technics is known for their Big Band, jazz, swing styles which I enjoy.

I don't really expect I'll ever need it as a back-up because these things seem to last forever.

Also, I would suspect the KN2600 has a better key feel. While the PSR2000 is fine for me, who knows maybe I'll want to midi them together and use the Technics as the main board.

Gary:
I'm actually more stream lined than you right now. Using a PSR2000, two JBL Eon 10G2's, an X stand, mic boom and stool. I want to keep everything as light and as few pieces as possible, but in this case I don't mind one more piece that only weighs 25 lbs. My PSR is only 23 lbs and the JBL's are only 24 lbs each.

danb:
I'm going to check into that mixer. The size sounds very interesting. How much do they run?

As far as the picture Donny posted for me, at that time with what I had, I needed all three to do what I wanted. Not so anymore with the PSR2000 which I love, but am wanting a new toy. So, for my purposes I think the KN2600 is certainly worth a 45 day trial period at the least.

Thanx for all the input.

Scott Langholff

[This message has been edited by Scott Langholff (edited 08-31-2003).]