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The power block is a great backup fo shizzle. I happen to also prefer solid state amps for my primary use (Roland JC). I'm sure this will be an unpopular opinion, but I've used a roland micro cube direct into the PA (with my same pedals in front) set to the roland JC model and LOVED it. Small Mackie mixer, and JBL Eon mains and monitors. I use it on acoustic gigs weekly - Duotone acoustic into a loopstation direct to board, and electric pickups into the micro cube direct using the aux out. In that situation, I'm not crazy about their "classic" (marshall) and fender sims, but it's actually a killer 90-second-setup-rig, and it works great. In an electric situation (drummer, etc) using my regular pedals into the microcube-then-into-the-board has been surprisingly satisfying. I have to admit I love telling inquirers on a set break that it's a $60 practice amp. In those situations it definitely helps keep the overall volume at a great level in a small place, being able to hear myself clearly through the floor monitor. And it's the size of a lunchbox. And it's red. Seriously, try it.