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Lynden, I've tried a new GAS strategy this year, which may suit you also...
One in - NONE out
Construction and appearance excellent, and great customer service
Sadly, although doubtless way better than the small-wattage Marshalls, for sound I rated it as only "Good", not his fault, I believe the EL84 valves used simply can't match the bigger ones for this sound
I stuck with a Ceriatone JTM45 for a long time after that, fitted with a pair of KT66s. This sounded significantly better to me, and ironically cheaper.
I'd say get a JTM45, they aren't much louder with KT66s, probably 35w-40w compared with 20w, so can still be used in a room suitable for the 18/20
Cornell's JTM45 uses EL34s, which you may prefer, I don't know if he offers it with the KT66s
His one has a low-power mode too, and his low-power mode worked quite well as I recall
I recorded almost all of the guitar parts on one of my bands albums with it and listening back it sounds pretty good, even if not a standard rock tone. You can hear samples at www.modusnet.bandcamp.com or search for 'sounds from the kitten casino' on iTunes.
I'd have another now but if be looking to pair it with a closed back cab like a Marshall 2245 (I think!).
@thisisguitar - as discussed, I'd go big bottle too. You might be able to run kt66 with a click on the impedance switch