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Let me ask this way - what’s the advantage of the NU1X having a USB audio interface with firmware 2.0 ? That the piano itself puts out the VST sound as opposed to having to go to, like in my case, a headphone amp/DAC ? if of course the amp/DAC is better it would not be an advantage for me, unless latency were an issue ?

Advantage is using only one USB cable to run MIDI to the computer and then audio back to the piano through the piano speakers or headphones plugged into the piano. But you can always use external audio interface, DAC, amp, external speakers. You can also feed analog audio in the piano line in to still use the piano speakers but there are often problems with ground loops and noises whereas the USB solution is all digital and noiseless.

Thank you, CyberGene.

Sadly there was no NV5 on the floor to try out, “just” the NV10.

If you are using headphones, there isn't much advantage in the audio interface. It will never be faster than just outputting the headphones directly through the computer or your standalone audio interface.

The main benefit for the built-in audio interface is outputting your VST sound through your DP's speakers, since it allows you to get a digital signal into the DP rather than require a separate audio cable for line-in.

Thanks!
How’d you compare the action between NV5 and NV10. I know the concept but how’d you describe it ?

Hello everyone, great thread. Here is a video we made comparing the NV5 and CA99 Hybrid Pianos.

We also have individual videos on the CA99, the NV5 and the K300 AURUS

I've never had a chance to try the NV5 yet, so I imagine I'm as curious about it as you are!

I like the videos! But you know that the mods removed the links from your last post, right? Might happen again here.

I see that one of the comments that someone made about this video is that the playing "is boring". I mention that because I must admit that I didn't enjoy it, and I found the chosen piece of music rather unpleasant to listen to.
I think you would do yourselves a favour to choose something that is more mainstream and better for showing off the sounds and expression of the instrument. With more dynamic range, more use of low and high registers, and well, just more interesting and less discordant.
So, sadly although I listened right through (about 30 minutes) to the end, I didn't enjoy it to the extent that, tbh, I was relieved when it ended.
Maybe others feel differently, but as you asked for feedback on the video, this is mine. Sorry I can't be more encouraging.

Can I ask what was the thing you didn't like about NV10 and what made choose NV5 over it?

What does it mean: "I am very pitty" ?Do you have pits? Or what?

Several unit related faults and the sound production in general (maybe also a unit problem). If the NV10 had been flawless like my NV5, I would have kept it.

So "pitty" means "flawed"? Or what?

I think he meant picky. Tyr would you please elaborate more. What sound production issues did you face?

Pithy

You're right. Auto correction sucks.

Good morning. Could some recommend a pair of great headphones for Kawai NV5. Also, is NV5 has Bluetooth capability with a pair of wireless headphones? Thank you so much.

No. Digital pianos do not use Bluetooth for headphones, because it has too much lag, which makes it essentially unusable for live playing.

Thank you for the reply :-)
My new Novus 5 arrived this morning, I am super happy. I bid goodbye to my old CA93. For some reason, the NV5 sounds a bit muffled than the CA93. I guess I will have to spend some time figuring it out the sound setting. I placed the NV5 about 20" from the wall and have the Wall EQ turned on. Any suggestions help, thanks :-) xoxoxo

Sorry couldn't figure out how to insert photos here :-(

lialim. Wishing you many happy days with the NV5. Try turning Wall EQ off and see how it sounds. BTW, you may not need to be that far from the wall. Senn HD598's seem to be popular for Kawai pianos.