I've asked my dealer to provide me quotes for both Broncolor and Profoto systems, guess that's going to play into the equation in the end as well. Both systems are quite evenly matched it appears. In my city, Montreal, Canada, there is a profoto repair shop, so that's another +1 for that brand.
As to why a monoblock - well, they are substantially lower in cost overall though still not cheap - I'm trying to understand what more I'll get out of a powerpack and some "satellite" flashes. I've always worked with monoblocks... maybe that's why I'm looking at that. I would need action stopping to a degree, and the current Pro-10 is insanely priced for only 2 outputs. At least the Broncolor Scoro 3200 S is 3 outputs and a bit less. Perhaps looking at the used market could be a thing to do.
The biggest negative for profoto is that recessed flash tube.... it's what I've been reading everywhere. I heard to use with the Para 88, you'd need to get the Para 133 adjustment tube so it can move the light further out so the 70% angle can cover more of the parabolic umbrella.
As for the Einsteins, no, not using 10 at a time
Using 4-5 normally. And I know one of the others are about to give way again. I really don't like the modifier holding system with those fingers. My Alien Bees on the other hand, had been very tough (owned 8, sold them all many years ago). Just color and freeze flash weren't at the party.
Thanks for your replies!