Dan
Biased Opinion coming right up.
Over the past few months I've been trying out various amp/cab combinations in search of the best sound for me (..point to note, everybody is looking for something different!)
I tried Mesa, Ampeg, SWR and others and narrowed it down to 2 after spending silly money and travelling many miles.
Aguilar AG500 and the Thunderfunk550.
The Aguilar, when coupled to a 4ohm load is just so loud and has clarity to cut through and be heard. Simple controls make it easy to dial in a great sound and the 'dirty' channel works well if overdrive's your thing.
It was a close run thing for me, but I wanted a more 'Hi-Fi sound' and I get that with the Thunderfunk, albeit it takes a little more work to tweak and fart about with the controls, thats the only downside. No complaints about the Aggie though, but I can't keep both.
The upshot is, that I now have a Aguilar AG500 (twin channel) up for grabs (in the F/S section), hardly used , 6 weeks old.
Unlikely to find one one newer/cheaper anywhere.
PM me if you need any more info.
Biased Opinion ...you bet !!