Ok my band is pulling together a road PA. I just bought some Yamaha SM12V Club Series V Monitors and we have similar Yammy mains. I'm tempted by this guy: http://www.carvin.com/products/single.php?ItemNumber=XP880&CID=MXP But also know the Yamaha stuff is great: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/630191/ Price is about the same, so any feedback on either of these heads/mixers? Carvin powered mixers? Good deal?
At least take a look at the Soundcraft Gig Rac before you buy either one of those. I'd take one of those over either of the options you mentioned, and it'd probably be cheaper by a good bit if you look at eBay dealers. I've used the Gic Rac 1000 a few times. I'm pretty impressed given what it is and what it costs. I think my buddy paid like $429 or so for his.