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[Arpangel]

Sure, but -
- the reveal of unwrapping!
- blinky lights!
- a new frontier just waiting for your explorations!
- a new box for the cat to play in . . . . .
What else have I forgot?

It’s still in its box, so I’ve got all this to come then?

I need you to talk me out of getting one it so open it up.

If I bought one, the you know it’s pointless resisting.
I’ve only got it for one reason, not having constant insecurity about the reliability of an original, I won’t have it, life’s too short.
As for the sound, I really don’t give a damn, it’s going to be good enough, theres nothing more to say really, except that I’m looking forward to doing all the things I imagine, and I know I will, the 2600 for me, is truly, in every sense, an "album in a patch"
But I still haven’t opened it yet, I can remember about three years ago, I bought a lot of stuff, and some of it never got opened for about six months.

[t-sun]

https://www.theguardian.com/business/20 ... g-holidays

Everything I was hoping would get here in December is now definitely set for January at the earliest, other than the RD-9 which was already 9 months late anyway.

[t-sun]

Well, I say that, and then a day later I get a notification for payment and shipping of the Roland JX-08 for delivery friday. Apparently there's also a small batch of JD-08s being shipped as well, but mine will be in the next batch in early January.

[rACed2]

Just got my notification of despatch of my Hydrasynth Delux, should get it tomorrow.

[Martin Walker]

You could well be the first person here to get one rACed2, so as a 4-ocatve Hydrasynth owner myself I look forward to hearing your thoughts in due course.

Martin

[rACed2]

Initial report with photos https://gearspace.com/board/showpost.ph ... tcount=201

[t-sun]

Looks good, I had completely forgotten about the anti-slip gear mount tabs they're including with the deluxe.

Most recent estimate I have for the Explorer is another month. Same for the JD-08.

[Rwkitch]

I received my JD-08 last week, it was from https://rubadub.co.uk/ looks like they are out of stock now though.

[t-sun]

I received my JD-08 last week, it was from https://rubadub.co.uk/ looks like they are out of stock now though.

I'm in the US, I'm seeing similar delays to my own posted around but then I also received my JX-08 in the week between Christmas and New Years, and others are seeing delays so I think the first batch just got distributed as it came in. I'm wondering if it won't wind up being a bit of a 'floodgates released' situation next month now that we're seeing early deliveries of things that were originally announced to be released in November.

Maybe 'hoping' is a better word.

[Eddy Deegan]

The ETA on the Kurzweil K2700 has slipped again but luckily not too much. The shipment from which my preorder will be filled is apparently landing on Feb 4th and I should get it shortly afterwards

[t-sun]

JD-08 now expected in April.

[rggillespie]

Happy to report my ASM explorer ordered early January is due with me tomorrow, Andertons had said mid March but its come in a month early. Best get on with reading the manual tonight!

[t-sun]

After having been told that the JD-08 would not be in stock until April, there is now one on it's way to me that should arrive tomorrow, and a Hydrasynth Explorer should come in stock later this week or early next week. at long last.

[Eddy Deegan]

The ETA on the Kurzweil K2700 has slipped again but luckily not too much. The shipment from which my preorder will be filled is apparently landing on Feb 4th and I should get it shortly afterwards

It was posted to me today and is arriving tomorrow. Hurrah!

[IAA]

I’m a bit interested in the K2700 as a possible Kronos replacement. The keybed is the thing though. The RH3 is lovely (to me) so I’m wondering whether the Kurzweil is as nice. I may have to go and try it. Let us know Eddy what you think from a pianists perspective.

[Eddy Deegan]

I prefer it to the Kronos myself; the action is a little less 'clunky' (for want of a better word) than the Korg.

If I could have anything I wanted, my personal preference would be for there to be a little more weight/resistance in the keys but I think that would possibly detract from the synth side of things and I suspect I'd be in a minority anyway.

It's certainly a weighted action and it feels nice to me, but it's lighter than you're going to find in a real piano. Overall I think it's the right balance considering the capabilities of the K2700 but as always I'd recommend playing one if possible as preferences vary!

[IAA]

That’s interesting Eddy. I know what you mean about the Clunkyness of the Kronos, but it’s weight is nearly perfect for me, not far off an upright really. I’m going to try the Kurzweil at our local store if they have it in, I agree trying is the only way. I could order and return if not but that’s such a faff.