AAaaaah, Rick!
That explains why some sites listed the 625 as 39 lbs while others listed it as 42 lbs - the later weight incl. the support rail.

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Here's the thing. I can't imagine anyone carting that ungainly, uncollapsible, 15 lbs. stand to a gig, and I can't imagine anyone screwing and screwing the six phillips screws two or three times a week to use the stand at home


I see your point. This kind of assembly makes the keyboard quite unportable. It is just a design philosophy - remember that the most of the potential buyers will be looking for a home digital piano which will serve as a pleasant looking piece of furniture as well (I've read lots of opinions regarding this).

Just another reason to like my DGX-305 more and more - its as light as a feather and is still a nice looking piece of furniture.

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And while the manual warns not use to use any other stand with the keyboard,
I understand that if such beast enters my home it won't go out.

I am curious to know what kind of a stand the Motif ES8 and Mo8 use. These keyboards are 88keys and are heavier than the DGX 620

George

[This message has been edited by George V (edited 06-21-2006).]