Black plastics didn't look so good with Heather Poly...

I mean, I could've. ...

Older model has more fuzz-like, solid state clipping. Newer model (top) had a clipping diode added to the circuit for a smoother distortion. Quirky but great sounding. ...

The ART PowerPlant had a great circuit for the cab/mic simulated direct out. Played this setup since the early 90s. ...

I've come to prefer the sound of a well-designed SS amp. Weird, I used to hot rod and build tube amp for a long time. Also, I don't have to worry about retubing expenses nor re-biasing tubes. ...