Sure, four 100W Marshal stacks might sound great but are completely impractical for stage use, but I have yet to find a modeling amp that "cuts through" the mix as well as a good tube amp. Am I the only one who thinks that?
Having said that, the amp wants to be loud in order to hit the sweet spot, but it's already screaming with the volume at 3. I can't really get it to the optimal place without blowing everyone else off stage. Also, I never thought I was going to hurt my back hauling the Pod up a flight of stairs. I wouldn't go back, though.