Just been looking at the spec. on these new X2 models and the appeal for me is that it's a valve amp with built-in USB connectivity so I can record on the computer and bypass the speaker for silent late night work as well as use it at our club sessions. Couldn't do that with the XD and using the downloadable software it's apparently easy to select more Vox-like tones (and others if needed), which makes the unit very appealing - although I often choose a Fender amp sound on my existing Garageband software rather than Vox for various tonal reasons.
The combo with 10" speaker costs around £305 but I see they also do a 15W head and 12" speaker cabinet that would cost £419. Now neither setups are particularly heavy or bulky so I'm wondering what advantage the 12" cab and head would have over the 10" combo, if any, for me to warrant spending the extra? Would I achieve more volume if required, or would there just be tonal differences?
Any thoughts or opinions would be welcomed.
Cheers,
Martyn