OK, so I got a demo of the versarray tops today from the Peavey rep (tops only, no subs, so we used Yorkville tx9's (dual 18).
We played a variety of tracks through the system as well as tested out a few favourite mics.
I will sum it up like this -
If these boxes could go into a "blind test" against other boxes on the market, I can almost guarantee they would place very well, maybe not at the very top, but certainly high on the list. I have heard rigs costing inordinately more that were far less impressive.
Lee said it well, these boxes are REALLY SMOOTH. The HF performance is wonderful, very rich and detailed, and the transition from the dual ribbons to the 12" seemed very smooth as well. We just listened to 4 cabs, and the output was far better than I expected for such a small rig.
It's a shame that the Peavey name will be an obstacle for some people. This is a GREAT PRODUCT, at a REALLY GREAT PRICE. If you are skeptical because of your preconceived ideas of Peavey products, you really owe it to yourself to listen to these boxes. Did I mention the price!
Re the vermette lift, I didn't see one first hand, but the rep had photos of the assembly process. There are better choices in lifts, I think a genie is better suited and will go higher, but hey, the vermette would work I suppose.
Another thing, if you buy these and use them in a mobile situation, get the quick release pins, it will save a ton of time.
I have a number of applications where these will be a very good fit and i have no issues in recommending this product. Peavey has really done a great job on these, and i commend them for it.
Feel free to ask questions if you have them and i can try to help.
Cheers
Jeff