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Kawai are really good. Don't forget those.
Used market is good for digital pianos; usual story of 'I'm gonna learn piano. No, I'm not'.
Finally, have you considered a real piano?
I've ordered a Clavinova, the CSP-170. From all reviews it looks, plays and sounds excellent - but also has great Smart Piano functionality (supported by iPad app).
In the meantine, my piano practice enthusiasm (on MIDI keyboard with Garage Band) is still going strong.
Thanks for your ideas.
I think I misunderstood maybe
Nords dont look good as furniture either way.
Of the 3 you mention, the Yamy would be my priority despite the cost. The Casios have a good reputation so Id definitely consider that, if the Yam is too much (I spend nearly £2k on my first piano in the for of a Roland RD2000 =- but its not an arranger).
Personally, Id either priorities Piano - and find something that does that well, with a compromise on the arranger bits (many have simple accompaniments rather than being fully arrangers) OR prioritise the arranger bit, and compromise on the keybed size/style.
It looks like furniture, rather than the Nord, which is excellent but looks like a synth.
I like the action of both- Yamaha is a bit heavier than most brands, usually.
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Thanks for your advice. Since my original post I'd done some more research and have ordered a Yamaha CSP-170. Looks like a piano, but supports all the additional voices and arranger functionality through an ipad app. I think this delivers on the piano requirements, and the arranger capability - but it is f'ing expensive. Maybe that will encourage me to practice more.
That is now 3 years ago - and not only am I reasonably competent now - I also have a Fantom 7, 3 synth modules, an organ module, a drum module and a hardware sequencer - and play i 2 projects as a keys player. This after 30+ years as a guitarist primarily.