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Time for new amp

Hey all. I'm looking to get a new amp but I know next to nothing about them. I currently have a Behringer POS 1xCrap (AKA BT108) and it makes my bass sad :crying: I should have listened to my old roomie; he told me I should get a good one lol. ANYway, what are some good setups for under $200? Would it be best to get a combo or a cab and head? I don't need anything that's going to blow the roof off, just something that sounds decent and perhaps can be heard behind a guitar with a low power amp. I won't be gigging, this is purely for the entertainment of me :D I'm thinking under 100W, possibly as low as 45W, just so long as it sounds good. That's all I'm worried about. No bells and whistles, just a nice, clear, deep sound. Thanks!
 
Scan ebay (or TB) for a used Ampeg BA112. It's a 1x12 50 watter that sounds great, is quite loud, and has alot of tonal variety with the 5-way mid switch. I scored one a while back, in new condition for $165.00. I've found it to be worth every penny.
It has stereo line level inputs (cd/mp3 player/computer) which is cool for practice, also has a 1/4" line out, which you can line into a bigger rig or PA.
If you can find one for the price I did, I don't believe you could do any better.