A search of the forum shows this topic may not have been discussed for a while. and the landscape has changed considerably. I generally perform solo - vocal mic, acoustic w/fishman pickup, occasionally an added guitar mic. There seem to be several choices for small and somewhat portable PA's (something a solo performer can lug and set up easily), but the reviews of these products make it impossible to tell if they are any good as they run from terrible to wonderful. For example, Peavey has the Escort, Fender the Passport Series (considering the PD-250 - the "enhanced" version of the original). Does anyone have any experience/advice with these type of systems. Or, are there better choices in the $500-1000 (US) range? Thanks.

DW