Hi Tim

I think you made a very wise choice with the 403.

This is the replacement for the PSR293 which I had picked for my beginning students on a budget. I went to five stores to see what was out there. The 403 isn't in town yet, but I did find a 400. It's about the same as the 293 also.

The sound is great. I really believe we could gig with that keyboard, it's not a Tyros 1 or 2 but, it seemed the best value out of everthing out their. It's really about the same as the DGX as far as sounds and operation as far as the arranger part goes with a few less keys.

I am curious how it sounds through your amp comparted to the PSR3000. My guess without trying it is probably astonishingly close for most ears.

Anyway my students who were at first hesitant, mainly because they thought they could find something better in a pawn shop for $50 (eeeek!), are all smiles about it now.

Scott