John I know your frustration but I can't help thinking wether you should be comparing the two on a like for like situation they both come from a different age and yes the PA is todays technology and far more advanced than the 7000 BUT when the 7000 hit the scene there was nothing to touch it, it's like when your favourite pair of most comfortable shoes that you have had for years finally give up the ghost and you look for a new pair longingly like your last but to no avail and you have to start the whole process again. I have a PA but used to have a 7000 from new but I would never go back to it I know I have to put as much effort into the PA as I did the 7000 when I first got it. You are fortunate you have both enjoy them equally