Err Deciding Between 2 Amps Never Was So Hard!, Blackstar ht-5 or the Peavey Vypyr 60 Options

[Marc_Maiden]

AHHHH!


ok so i had to sell my Peavey Triple X for some cash, and i managed to get enough from it to where i can land on a $400 amp.

so i went to guitar center, and i looked around, tried amps ive already tried...lalalala...well i decided to order the blackstar ht-5 (same as the one emir demoed)

but tonight...the more i got to thinking...i started leaning toward the peavey vypyr 60 (the tube one)

now i know blackstar has its own legit tube sound, and peavey is a modeler, but im not using it to try to emulate other amps since i always thought that was pointless...but the reason why id get it is versatility.

here is a list of pros and cons i came up with but i still have some trouble...oh and i have tried out both amps many a time


Blackstar

Pros
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Small + Portable
Great Great tube tone
Can get cranked and not make my ears bleed
I can carry it with out breaking my back
Effects Loop
Beautiful Looking
ISF feature (switches from US to UK tone)
good for recording with a good mic


Cons
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only 5 watts,
cant play with a band
very simple, would need to buy more effects later
would have to get a mic pre amp to record and new audio interface since my toneport is have issues..



Peavey Vypyper

Pros
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All in one package
60 tube watts with built in power squeez (1 - 12ax pre amp tube 100% tube power amp)
400 + presets (with footswitch which i would get)
Built in Looper
Built in Audio interface Via USB out (gets detected as an ASIO)
Built in Effects loop
Built in Midi in/out
No need for extra effects or equipment
Can play in band/Gig

Cons
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Original (non tube) ones said to have problems, but have been fixed...so im not sure if im safe or not
Big
Not as heavey as my triple X, but its still not as easy to carry around as the blackstar
Not 100% tube tone
Made in China
not as nice looking


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i guess now im leaning over towards the peavey for the package...more or less for the value and the money ill save...but what do you guys think?

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