Thanks, Fran. i think i'll wait until Nov. when i get back to miami. but i may find lifting the 57.3 lbs too risky for me..and i'm not going to go w/barbetta because they are too small to provide service and lots of complaints online re breakdowns. How do you think the K2 would stack up to other mono amps? I don't use arrangements, just bass/drums, so not sure i need stereo all that much..think the K2 would be better than Roland kc350 or Behringer 1800fx or equivalent Crate or other? Mo