I tried the solid state / tube hybrid Marshalls, I owned one (VS65R) and thought it sounded terrible (I think I prefer my little MG) !

IMHO The TSL is a totally different beast and even with stock tube sounds very sweet !! It dosn't like my Jackson (with out a boost) however the LP, strats and the PRS are super sweet. I think of all of them the Strats sound the nicest !