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There is also the Peavey Transtube Special Chorus which is another non valve 2x12 but not so much of the toys and effects.
Actually I've no idea what model he was using on that Sky Arts programme but it was a Valvetronix and he was doing a rockabilly thing, bit of 60's fuzz and his more modern sound ( Fender VibroKing IIRC) with it.
I've owned a Vox modeller,(VT 20+- the latest incarnation) and while it was pretty good, it doesn't hold a candle to my Mustang soundwise or effect wise. They are a nice amp- the control panel is laid out pretty well, and it's easy to learn to use.
Some interesting effects, like an acoustic simulator, a univibe, and a rotary. ( U-vibe is pregain, rotary is post) However, the stomp effects only have a level control. The mod/delay have level, tap tempo, and one other- usually speed. Reverbs are also just level. 8 User presets. The tuner works well, but, due to it's design only works for standard tuning. Mine has no fx loop. HUGE plus: The owners manual is very well written, easy to understand, and covers everything. It's like they want you to be able to use your amp strait away... ( Fender, please take notice!)
Lots of amp models- 33 of them! They aren't nearly as detailed or tweakable as Fenders, but with 33, they don't need to be that flexible. I tended to use the US blues, and US 2X12 sections most often.
I also tried out the ID60 the other day. I really like the way it's laid out- choose a voice, set your eq, choose a power section ( or bypass that and go with the default). Quite useful when it's a sound in your head you're trying for, and not a specific amp model. As ICBM has said, the presence and resonance controls make a big difference. As a Mustang owner, I found the stripped down effects to be a bit generic- you just get to control level and tap tempo. No hardwired fx loop either- you CAN retask two of the sockets on the back to that purpose via Blackstar's included software.
I thought it sounded pretty good, but as it was the guitar I was really demoing, I didn't give it a real going through. The Warm Clean and Crunch voices did sound rather nice with the Cabronita tele I had. The master volume was very useful in controlling the overall level. ( especially compared to the 60 watt Super Sonic I also tried- Jesus, is that thing loud!)
I prefer the Mustang of the three. Very good tuner- it's a typical chromatic set up, and is useful for any tuning. There is a bit of a learning curve, but it's worth the journey. As you are looking to replace a rack system, it should not be a problem for you. The speaker(s) are VERY good, as is the modelling- I still can't believe how rich and deep the sounds it can get are. 100 user presets and a 4 button footswitch. fx loop, XLR out, it's stereo, and it has separate jacks for both the 2 and 4 button footswitches.
I have to disagree with another poster inre the rock sounds. There are plenty to be had in here, and the new V2 amps have an extra 5 models, inc a HiWatt, an Orange, '57 Twin, Silvertone, and a studio preamp. That, coupled with a greatly expanded selection of dirt box fx- inc a Rat and a TubeScreamer. Yeah, I'm biased- but rock/classic rock is what I like to play most, and this amp delivers. It also takes pedals very well.
One last thing I like about it is that you can set it up to work in whatever fashion suits you. If you want a "real" plug n play amp it'll do that. If you want a clean platform for pedals, it'll do that too. If you like to tweak and/or play with different sounds, this is the amp for you. For what Fender asks for this amp and all the extras, it's a no brainer.
However, that's me. You may have the complete opposite experience. Definitely give all three a try and see which suits you best. For that matter, you may want to give the Peavey Vyper VIP a go as well. I've not tried it, but I like the concept.
It's probably a no from @RobDavies but for the sake of completeness I shall mention it.
Having said that about the looks still like a super model next to the Vypers. :-&
Saw a Peavey revolution 1x12 on eBay. 2 and a half channels, basically a silver stripe bandit but with more switching and an extra master volume. For the money, you could get that and have enough change to run pretty much whatever external effects processor you like into it. You could even run one into the power amp in, giving you all the effects and amp models, or use the 4cm.
Wildcard as it's old, requires external multi effects for your uses and isn't stereo. If it is just a bandit but improved (I think it is) then it'll sound great and give you a genuine spring reverb, which is quite nice indeed
Other than that, I think most bases have been covered now!