I have also those same 2 questions:

- I find that the original RD-700's stand (KSG8) does not have enough stability. Can the bigger V-Piano 's stand be used with the RD-700 ?

- I tested the RD-700 with the Roland DS7 Bi-Amp monitors. I found them very good, but... (1) I read that they are discontinued by rolland ! Is it true ? What monitors you recommend ? (2) Will the DS8 be worth the increased price in term of quality ?


thanks

I've got the KS-G8 stand for both my RD700GXF and RD300GX and it works really great. Very light weight and stable, and a very professional nice looking stand. The only issue with the KS-G8 stand is that it doesn't break down.

For my practice at home use, I use some fairly cheap Yorkville monitors. They're self powered and are pretty small. They sound incredible for the price and for what I use them for, practicing at home, they sound great. They pick up 95% of the detail and nuances that my Equation Audio RP-21 headphones do. It's amazing because when I plug into a PA at a gig, I'm always amazed at how different the sound is from the much richer, warmer sound I get from the Yorkvilles.

since you speak about headphone, I found that the internal headphone AMP of the RD-700 is not strong enough for my AKG 240 MK2/AKG271. I need to put volume all the way up to get the same volume that a V-Piano will provide at 50% volume.

Do you have the same problem with your Equation Audio RP-21 ? Have you considered using a Headphone AMP ?