I have absolutely no knowledge of the Nord Lead but I do like the JP-8080.
I was torn between the Virus B and a JP-8080 last year.
The JP-8080 has a gorgeous, smooth sound and looks beasty as well.
It's great for dance music and has very satisfied users.
You also need to consider
a) whether you can afford a keyboard to go with a JP-8080
b) Is the Nord Lead 1 Keyboard any good?
I must say, I just love my Fatar 88-key keyboard and I will always want a seperate keyboard.
I would say JP-8080 - just because I know it's a quality piece of equipment.
However... do you already have a Virus?
If so - you may find these synths do exactly the same thing.
If not - why not?
I'm sure you can get a Virus B for the same price as a JP-8080 if you get a good deal. I got my Virus B 2nd-hand last year for ?400GBP ($700USD).
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