Big Thanks! As metal guitarist, I’ve had some tone nightmares HAPPEN when using solid state distortions. Some day, I’ll upgrade to a tube amp, but I’m pretty happy with my X3 Live sounds. I use a MG series 8 ohm cab, and thought the .22 cal /44 mag would work out great. I don’t mind P.A.-ing the cab for gigs, but it sucks for rehearsal. When I’ve used other amps with any kind of “slight break-up at higher volumes”, my X3Live would totally crap out. Thanks again for the advice.