I can't say till I've actually played it, which would be the same for any instrument.

I'd know within a few hours if it was what I wanted, which would be about the same as trying it out over a few days in a store.

It's got far more features than a V-Piano, and it trumps Yamaha's CP-300 for flexibility and that wooden key-bed will also add to it's desirability.

Plus, I'd wait a bit until the street price came down a bit more.

I want a good 88 note controller/piano, and I don't think I'll be bowled over by the CVP-509, since I already have the PSR-S910.

I will also wait and try the C5/C50, which will be out in March or April 2010. I'm in no rush.

Anything over $5000 is not something I'd call an impulse buy for me.

Ian