I have a Pod pro pre and it is great. You can use a Pod or a Pod XT instead of an amp and just plug it into what ever you are recording.

You have several choices as far as connections go.

I'd plum for direct in using the USB which should be picked up by what ever audio software you are using. No amp required ! However if you want to use the pod to drive your amp for lave work well that is another option to. However you can also hook the analogue outs up to your sound card and do it that way. If you have the "Pro" model you can also use the S/PDIF out which is what I do