I know what you mean, but for me, it's the joy of playing the stuff that matters the most. If others don't think I have a great tone, too bad - if I like it, I'm happy.

So, with my current amps, I'm 90% where I wanna be. With a Dr. Z I might be 98% there, but I'd have to cough up a lot of dough. So right now, I'm staying where I am amp wise until I get some really good paying gigs that can buy me a Dr. Z! Some day I want to get one of those, just for my own satisfaction. Yes I know, after a while I'll be looking at something else - CAE, Bad Cat, Dumble..., etc! It's the mind of a guitar player, I just need to admit it. When GAS hits, wise decisions may just go out the window! haha