Originally Posted by: aschleman
The idea with modeling gear is that it is supplying ALL the character to the tone by itself.

THIS is definitely true. If you're using any kind of preamp or full modeling system like the Line 6 PODs, the amp you use becomes less important and more so a matter of preference. That's why so many modeling products have "amp models" built in. You can just pick which one you want and then go directly into software or a PA system.

Some prefer this, while others would rather go with the more "traditional" configuration of an amplifier and stompboxes.

Both setups can sound really good.