I am, and always have been, a Yamaha devotee (currently PSR 2000 -- excellent board). I was recently in Sam Ash and I gave the PA80 a brief test-drive. It was *frustratingly* difficult to use, but I must admit that some of the sounds (including the piano) were simply outstanding -- superior to the PSR 2000 hand-down. The styles as well had a particular "real" sound which I found pleasing. It's hardly surprising, given that the price of the PA80 is nearly twice that of the PSR 2000, but I was impressed nonetheless. I'm still in the Yamaha camp though. After producing music for a CD and performing dozens of gigs with it, I can confirm that the 2000 is an excellent machine.