So, why is it that tube amphs cost more than solid state / modelers?

[Brian Johnston]

I use a Pritchard Black Dagger amp, and it's as expensive as any tube in its category (volume wise). But it's also expensive since this analog amp has voicing capabilities (Fender, Marshall, Vox, etc... it is not a digital modeler), along with many other functions typically not found on amps.

[tunghaichuan***]

A buddy of mine has a Pritchard amp. He loves his. I've never heard one in person. He's sent it back to the designer/builder (name escapes me) to have it tweaked to his liking. Apparently, the designer/builder is very good about customizing his amps to a musician's particular needs.