I tried one out with an XXX cab at NAMM... I thought the cleans were WAY above average for an el34 amp. The crunch channel was pretty tasty and the hi gain channel was very good, but nothing spectacular. The EQ worked well and the amp retained clarity at high volume very well.
Oh EL34's make a big difference. I am more curious on the clean's and really how the overall amp is. I am really looking more for someone who owns it, how is living with it?