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Originally Posted by Gr8tfulEd
I guess what I'm trying to say is this: as an initial point of reference, modeling amps can serve as a good starting place: this is "Fenderish", this is "Marshallish", this is "Mesa Boogieish", "Voxish", etx. But to really hear the amp, you have to have the amp. To that end, my modeling amps HAVE served their purpose. I own (too many) amps, and they are all Fender or Vox (with the exception of one Rivera) mostly because in playing with the models, those were the models I always played.
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I agree with Ed, here. I used a VOX AD60VT 1st generation Valvetronix for a few years and LOVED it. Each particular amp model is not 100% spot-on, but to my ears they can be pretty close.
Having the VOX let me get the general impression of many different amp makes and models, without spending a ton of cash (it seem like Ed's bought a zillion high-end tube amps). I've gone on to try out some of my favorite modeled amps in "real life." In the end, I pretty much would stick with the Valvetronix. Its flexibility was great and the amp models I liked were more than good enough for me.
I may try to pick up a used AD30VT, esp. if people start upgrading and selling their old ones. I absolutely love the AC-15 model on these amps, they're worth it just for that!
Good luck!