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Seems to be the stock answer for this sort of question. I gave in to the temptation/hype last weekend and bought one...
The only stuff you really need to think about is...
Do you want valve or solid state?
Valve amps are generally perceived to sound better (although the difference is getting less as better solid-state amps are developed) but will weigh quite a bit more, and cost more than solid state. Valve amps also need to be pushed quite hard to get the best from them.
Modelling or analogue?
Solid state is generally divided into modelling or analogue. Modelling amps will usually come with lots of effects and amp 'models' to play with. Analogue amps tend to be simpler beasts and a bit more plug'n'play. Analogue will normally take drive pedals better than modelling amps.
Watt Whatage?
If you're not intending to play live, I'd suggest you don't 'need' any more than about 35 - 40 Watts for solid state. And no more than about 15 Watts for valve.
Hope this helps.
I gigged valve amps for years, then built my first 18w amp and turned it up, life changing experience..
I don’t know anything about amps
...but I won't do 'that'!Not going to rush into buying one, long term idea.
All of the above?
Yes? Then you are unlikely to find one valve amp to do all of these, in which case you'll need to add a bunch of effects pedals on to the list.
The Kemper is a great piece of kit, but unless you are going to model specific amps and effects then it's overkill - I found when I had one that I gravitated to 4 or 5 particular modelled amps each time, and the other 100 or so never got used!
Eventually I sold the Kemper and went for a Helix. It has about 20 amp models, loads of effects and is easy to use. I use it at home and at band practice - with a 10 year old Mackie SRM450v2.
I still have 2 valve amps, and there is "something" about playing into an amp that you have to experience IMO.
"The decision is yours".
But then that's what I did personally so I would say that!
And, I doubt that they used headphones !
Marshall don't just make 100 watt valve heads