I couldn't agree with you , the obvious defect of old generation TRACE ELLIOT is the excessive weight . I say ever that for me it is the perfect amplifier and we haven't done any better , but I have all my TRACE ELLIOT units only at home . On stage I play on BOSE L1 model II or EDEN TWX 500 (to small and lightweight !) with Phil Jones C4 cab. I am 59 , lot of gear handling in the past and my back does not fail to tell me !
I am a truly TRACE ELLIOT lover , but the years make me careful for my vertebraes