Thanks for the help guys. The clear no no on the compact systems really helped - some of the promo materials they put out make big claims about the sort of audiences they can handle - Fender have been bandying around figures in the 500 head region for the PD-250.

Once I started looking away from those, it became a lot easier. Finance has dictated much, but today I got hold of a 500 watt Peavey system, on some useful interest free terms.

Thanks again for the guidance.

Slan agat