I too had the Classic before the Compact. After about 6 years, the sub went out. It was ok for a while,but happened again so got a Compact. During all of these years I had only one amp. This meant it was on 10 to 12 hrs a day plus gig time. That is a helluva lot of hours, so I can't say anything against Bose.
As far as the Peavey is conscerned, I know you guys are right. It will stay in the band room. My Compact is doing fine, so I will leave it in the van for backup. The Peavey can be a backup backup.
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pa4X 76 ,SX900, Audya 76,Yamaha S970 , vArranger, Hammond SK1, Ketron SD40, Centerpoint Space Station, Bose compact