Re: The Eleven Rack
I have an 11R and use it every day, playing alone at home or in a band, direct to FOH.
The amp models are above AxeFX1, the number of effect (although good) are limited, but the classic ones are there. The models are really good, but the Marshall ones are a notch above the other IMO. I tested the POD HD and prefer 11R.
As stated, no IR for cabs (I think that's where the 11R is showing its age, not in the quality of models) but you can add an IR pedal (like Mooer Radar) and this would be an awesome modeler for the price. The bass rigs are also very good (Ampeg SVT and one Digidesign variant).
Singtall developed preset packs that are incredible. I can also send you some patches I tweaked for blues, classic rock and '80s hard rock using a Strat or a Les Paul.
I switch presets using a small Tech21 Mongoose midi pedal (with 2 expression inputs) and the whole thing fit in a 2u rack case (with one expression pedal).