I have not tried the V-amp however people seem to either love it or hate it.
I have used:
1) Pod pro: (my fave and main squeeze) a
2) the direct out of a TSL100 head: not very versatile relative to the pod but gets the job done
3) Digitech GNX2: Not bad but a bit nu metal for me !
4) Focusrite Voice master pro: Wonderful pre, very nice ! I use the A/D card and shoot S/PDIF into the back of my mac
My instructors page and www.studiotrax.net for all things recording.
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