Hi;
I expected a significant difference in the quality of the dsp in the 2000 
versus the ts480.  I guess you never know.
There really isn't much of a price difference when you add the cost of two 
optional filters and the microphone adaptor.  I realize you only need one 
filter but knowing me I'd probably buy both the cw and ssb filters.  It 
would be interesting to know why someone at kenwood decided it was time to 
change connectors.  If my understanding is correct, the mike connector is 
very different, the power cord is different, and tell me what they use for 
the ptt/alc connector for a amplifier.  I suspect that too has changed.
Can you download and take a look at the software without connecting the 
radio?  The other reservation would be that it doesn't speak pl tones as the 
kenwood 707 does.  I have gotten used to the software approach while using 
the ict90, something I never thought I would say.  I presume that the 
software would let you select your tone and is jfw usable.
Richard