Originally Posted by: Nodixalwell sorry for the noob question, but why would i want to buy a PODXT live before buying an amp? i mean i went to see what it is and it sure does sound sweet but why would i want it before an amp?

No bro... I was just using it as an example of my rig situation, you actually don't need one before and amp, it was just an example, playing directly trhu an amp most of the time gives you the best result, but if you like to tweak sound, it's a very useful tool (not all think this, some players hate the XT sound, but as I said earlier... you should determine that department).

Really... check some models at the store, use them, tweak em up a bit, and you will find something you like within your budget... we all want big bad amps or custome ones or whatever... get you own ride and find what you need. By the way... what's you style?... that kind of determine the brand and type of it...