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Hi, I finally bought the U1 (SN 623....). I'm not a huge fan of the very bright sound of Yamaha but liked the action a lot. I'm very glad with it. Please note that the U1 is far brighter in my living room than in the showrooms I played it. With the piano placed on a small carpet, it is better but st...

Update ...

I Gave another try to the K5 today ... Didn't like the sound at all.

Then tried a K8 ... WOAW ...

But 8300£ ... Off budget ...

Hello, Played on a Kawai K5 yesterday. Once again, as I have no experience in playing on a piano (digital piano only), I was not able to make it sound properly. With an experienced piano player it sounded great. Some people tell me I must not buy a piano that I only find "OK" but only a pi...

Thanks for your help Grenache. I'll try to explain what was so different between the two models. With the U1, the higher notes were always very bright. I was always able to distinctively hear them even when playing them with heavy LH bass and with too much sustain. With the P121, the higher notes we...

Thanks for your comments ! Big Bird, actually, I could afford an U1. But I think it is too expensive considering I am a beginner, and that I can't feel the subtle advantages of such an higher-end model. But I don't want to regret this in a few years. On the other hand, there is always a better model...

Hello, I'm new to this forum. I am an adult beginner. I bought a digital piano 2 years ago. Now I am more confident in the fact that this "new" passion for the piano will last, I would like to buy a piano. I had the opportunity to try a Yamaha P121 and a Yamaha U1 (first time I play on a r...