Hi everyone! My first post/thread here.
It's finally time to get out of bedroom and jam! So I'm going to buy inexpensive amp for jams (currently I use Blackstar HT-5 or Pandora PX4D for practice). My requirements:
1) New one. Just for the peace of mind.
2) < $450 strict! Less is better.
3) 40-100W. My guess is that for < $450 I have to go with SS or hybrid, then it's better to be > 50W.
4) Styles: mainly blues, blues-rock. Nothing too heavy. From cleans to moderate overdrive.
5) I have a Blackheart 12' cab capable of handling 75W, so heads are also an option
6) No Bugera / JetCity. Just prejudice...

Currently my list of contenders is:
1) Vypyr tube 60 - the very top of my budget, no Sanpera...
2) Peavey Valveking 112
3) Carvin VT50 - vintage all-tube head. Also the very top of my budget.
4) Vypyr 75
5) B-52 LG7512
6) Vox valvetronix VT50

Amps that were eliminated after some discussion at HC are Carvin SX300 & Fender Frontman 212R.
I tried Valveking and Vypyr 75 in local GC and Vypyr didn't sound bad at all, plus amount of stuff included in it is amazing - AUX in, headphones out etc etc. No FX loop, but with those number of built-in effects it doesn't really matter. If Vypyr tube 60 indeed adds some natural tube flavor on top of this, it is definitely my top preference so far.
Your advice/opinions are welcome!