Solid State vs Valve for Home Practice

[sam54]

I mainly play at home and occasionally record demos. I like the feel of valve amps but I can’t always turn them up enough to sound their best. Are modern solid state or modeling amps good enough these days for tone and feel?

[MetalPlayer]

It really depends on what inspires you to play.
If a modeling amp lets you plug in quickly, experiment with sounds, and practice more often, that’s a bigger benefit than chasing a subtle feel difference that only shows up at higher volumes.

[StudioPro]

I still prefer valves for recording, but I use an attenuator to keep the volume manageable.

[UKPete24]

Modeling amps have come a long way. For home use, the convenience of headphone outputs and built-in effects is hard to beat.