Gonzo, I concur 100% with your comments, and in no way did I refer to your post when I posted my comment. Modeling amps are great for practice, but in live settings their limitations shine through. That said, I have gigged my Roland Cube 80XL live with good result. My fascination for Peavey amps relates to tube amps mostly .... I bought my third  Bravo an hour ago Roll
Two amp brands are conspicuous by their absence in my repair shop: Marshall and Peavey. They are both bestsellers, but they very rarely break down.