Having played piano for 25 years, primarily acoustic, when I began looking for a good quality, portable electric system, I naturally desired a unit which would reproduce the spectrum of piano sound accurately and solidly. The PC2X fits this criteria. I was especially impressed with the Grand Piano settings. Even though I feel the Yamaha P80 has just a tiny bit better grand piano reproduction, the KB3 mode on the Kurzweil sold me, particularly given my current need for some sort of tone wheel organ sound for a praise band I work with.

I've owned my PC2X since May 2001 and have had no real problems with the unit. I agree with a previous person, David M, who spoke of the care a heavy handed player, like myself, needs to use with the key action. Like other Kurzweil boards, the PC2X key action sounds a bit mechanical and does get annoying at low volume settings, but with live performances, where things tend to be louder, this is not too big of a deal. And I use headphones when I practice alone, so I don't hear the key action. The "clicking" David spoke of regarding possible felt damage has happened to me only once. I was ready to take the unit in for service, when after about a month of putting up with the clicking on one note, it mysteriously went away. I have attempted to adjust my "slamming" down on the keys and have not had any more problems. (If I want to relieve stress, I go out and hit golfballs).

The only other quirk with my PC2X is the rotary selection dial in the Data Entry Section of the front panel. It tends to jump around and skip settings when turning. I've learned to just use the plus/minus buttons. (I'd rather push buttons anyway).

Usually the first question asked regarding any product is "would you buy it again". I would answer with an unequivocal yes and would highly recommend the PC2X to my closest friend.