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Well I would say no to a 350 as well. In any case guys, thanks a lot for your time and answers. Things cleared up in my head mostly. Strangely there are no ads for those models where I live despite being so long since release. I will wait a bit more to see if something pops up or I might go with the PX5S. Cheers.

Thanks Brad for the fast response. What about the extra effects like string resonance etc on the px5s? Does it add that much to the quality of the sound? My dilemma here is this: Should I just go all in for a px5s or just wait and start out with a simpler and cheaper model like px 150/160. Im kind of a beginner now and would have to pay around 430 USD for a used PX5S which is already 6 years old, which Im not sure if I feel like doing.

Thanks all for answers. One final question. I see that most casio models from that time at least uses the same AIR sound processing. Does that mean the piano sounds are almost identical in quality from px 160 to all the way up the price range including px5s? I know that px5s has way too many ways to synthesize unique sounds but the sound quality on a regular piano patch would be the same as the lower models or not? Only if that is the case, and since even a px 150 would have the same sound and action, if I only wanted to play with the piano sound and didnt care for additional features, would getting px5s be worth it? I like the capabilities of px5s but if I will get the same sound and action with a px 150, I might let go of extra features of px5s and go for px 150. Yet if you say that px5s can have a noticably better sound, I would go for that one instead.

Alrighty, I will have a think about it. Also I found another ad for a PX A100 which is cheaper than the PX 5s. Of course both arent really comparable since PX 5s is a different thing altogether put if I let go all the synth sounds and focus on the piano only, is there much difference since the action would be same and the sound engine too I guess? I can get it for about %60-65 of the price of PX 5s.

Ok guys thanks for responses. Like I said, I dont mind the natural noise keys make in a non faulty keyboard. My main concern was the potential of faulty keys which results in way more than normal clunky sounds. If its not such a common occurence I will go and buy the PX 5S and hope it serves without issues in the future. Also Jokeyman, Roland FP 10 weighs like 27 pounds, maybe you looked at a different model? Its the lightweight version of the old FP 30

Thank you both for your answers. My worry is not about the out of the box regular noise which I can tolerate but I worry about potential problems with the keybed which results in absurd amount of noise in some keys. Jokeyman I saw your mods, and would rather not have to worry about such procedures if I can. I just got a bit skeptical of the overall quality in Casio keybeds due to complaints which seem more than other brands. As for the newer stuff, I really would enjoy having the synth capacities of PX 5s but my main goal is piano which PX 5s already does well from what I can see. I dont know if it would be worth it to buy a new model since I didnt really enjoy the PX S1000 I tried at least not enough to pay %50 more than the used PX 5s price, and CDP would probably be way worse and its new price is the same as the used price I can buy the PX 5s for. In such a scenario what is the best alternative? Closest alterative is a new Roland FP 10 which goes for less than CDP S350 and PX S1000 where I live. But I would be paying more and also not having access to all the fancy sounds. In short, I would buy PX 5s only if I can believe that it wont cause me headache with keybed or other problems.

First of all hello, its surprising to see so many topics under the px5s. I guess its quite popular. I recently found a used px5s and want to buy it instead of getting a new entry level digital piano. However I have one concern about Casio keyboards making key noises after some time. Since its quite an old model to begin with (yet the owner says its barely used) I am worried if its such a common occurence to have loud clunky keys after some usage. Could you share your experience with me? Does most people experience it eventually or is it not as bad as I think. I can even buy it today if you give a green light so any help is appreciated. Also even without the noise worry, would you recommend this keyboard over some entry level piano such as roland fp 10 or kawai kdp110 which I would have to buy new?