Which Modeling Amps Should I Look At?

[Rampant]

Well guys, I've been agonising over this for a while now and can't quite decide whether to go down the Vox VT30 route or somewhere slightly different - maybe Blackstar HT-5 combo and use my Pandora for effects until I can budget for some real pedals...

So Mr Retro - are you glad you got the Vox????

[Brian Krashpad]

Haha, when in doubt, buy two!

I likes the cut o' yer jib, matey!

[Retro Hound]

I'm lovin' the Vox and the Fender. They both sound great. I haven't messed with the settings on the Fender other than just dialing in the presets, but with the Vox, it's easier to play with the settings. I almost went with the VT15 because I don't need the power but I read that the bigger speaker is better and I figured if I ever did need more power, like to play at church or something, I'd have it if I got the VT30.

[markb]

The bigger Voxes can actually play quieter than the 15s because they have the power attenuator in the back panel. This means you can drive the valve "power stage" and still turn down to bedroom levels.

[Retro Hound]

The bigger Voxes can actually play quieter than the 15s because they have the power attenuator in the back panel. This means you can drive the valve "power stage" and still turn down to bedroom levels.

If the 15 doesn't have that then I am REALLY glad I got the 30.

[danohat]

The Tech21 Trademark series is definitely worth a look.

[Tig***]

I like my $100 Peavey Vypyr 15, but will likely out grow it as soon as my finances allow (many here know that feeling!). The next higher Vypre 30 has so many more features, like the use of up to 5 effect at a time and a larger speaker (better bass response and headroom), but my next amp will likely be Fender Blues Junior NOS. I'll continue to build more effects pedals and won't be needing the onboard effects of the Vypyr.

Well, thanks to this patch sharing website, I've breathed new life back into my Peavey Vypyr...
Let's Share Some Vypyr Settings: http://geronigroove.free.fr/vypyr/?choice=select