I'm on the lookout for a new quality combo amp, and I found a Hiwatt Maxwatt 40 whilst browsing Ebay this morning. Being a boutique amp brand used by the likes of Gilmour and Townshend, I'm hazarding a guess that it's pretty good - but, seeing as the Maxwatts are much cheaper than normal Hiwatt combos, I can't be sure. In any event, the Ebay ad expires in three days or so; and the other amp I've been looking at is a Peavey Valveking 112, which I know they have down at the local guitar shop. I was just wondering whether anybody has tried one or both of the amps, and could perhaps advise me on the sound/pros-and-cons/controls etc? I can't seem to find anything but advertising cliches anywhere else on the web.

Muchas gracias.