Actually, you've brought up a few good points on this amp that you might need to consider, depending upon your personal tastes.

You are correct about the different channel volumes. On one channel we noticed that the volume was slightly lower than the other.
But keep in mind that it does'nt have a specific "clean" or "distorted" channel. For example: My band-mate uses one channel as a distorted rhythm sound, and the other channel as a distorted lead sound.

Basically, you can set each channel for whatever type of sound you want. But keep in mind the slight volume difference.

Honestly...........I can't really comment on the "Clean" sound of the amp at high volume yet. At the last few rehersals we have had since he started using this amp; he has only used the distortion at high volume.

How does the distortion sound? Well, in my humble opinion, it sounds just fine. And he's happy with it for now, especially since it did'nt cost him an arm and leg!

I think you asked if the amp sounded good on it's own, without hooking it up to a 4x12 cab? In our opinion, yes. We did'nt notice a huge difference in sound, except for the obvious fuller volume. (due to 4 speakers instead of 2)

Just to give you a reference point, we are a Heavy Metal band, and even though we do play some clean parts......mostly he uses distortion.

Remember dude, I'm not trying to sell you on "this" particuliar amp, hell, you may not like it at all! Or you may love it! Just letting you know that there are amps out there at reasonable prices............and just because they don't cost thousands of dollars does'nt mean they suck.

Best of luck in your search bro!!! :cool: