Gary, I agree with you completely but I DID say I would probably feel differently if I worked frequent, quick-turnaround, 1 hr. gigs. I'm not physically (or psychologically) able to do that although I greatly respect those that can and do. I only play once a week, sometimes less, and I may soon (for physical reasons) quit doing that. They are, however, almost all 4hr. gigs (45 on/15 off x 4). I don't personally lift anything other than my Nord C2D and someone else moves the Leslie when it's necessary. Weight, plus fear of damage, is the reason I won't take the KeyB Duo MK111 out on a gig, so weight DOES have a bearing on my gear decisions.

You're also correct that I have never heard the Bose System (L1 or Compact) in a live venue and I'm sure it sounds as good as it's fans say, although, as you well know, it also has it's detractors. Like everything else, 'ear of the beholder'.

chas