I really, really, like this amp! It may be big, and quite heavy but it is as solid as a tank. it has a very nice "tubal" growl to be SS. im using it through a 410 and 115 stack and i must say, i am extremely pleased with my recent purchase, i actually like it better than my swr 550, or ampeg B2R. i use it in a thrashy hardcore punk band and it cuts through our guitarist's stacks very well i would recommend this dinosaur to anyone on a budgette.
that is one thing that i have no desire for, 18's are not for me, ive had peavey 118 with a blackwidow, it was loud but that is it.