Yes, the 6505 (and the 5150) are certainly way superior choices to the Spider, some don't like them due to some quality bits, but they're decent amps. Just make sure it's not used too much, as those are aged amps. Info on the Internet? You don't have to play something to qualify it is good. Take the Bogner XTC for example, that's a sick amp. Why should I need to play something that has everything one can ask for out of an amp? You don't drive a Ferrari to know it's fast. You know it's fast from the ground up, it's common sense and some thinking... Please explain "Aged", Should i only use the amp for gigging then? Edit: on a second thought aswell, Ive also looked at some Orange amps that seemed to be nice