Wow, this response just makes me sad. I would have thought you'd be happy that I found something that provided the perfect solution for my needs, and situation. On top of that, it inspires me to play more now than I have in the last 30 years. The limitless abilities it provides gives me the ability to get out of a rut, and explore something different.
There are plenty of high end studios (and low end ones too), and musicians that use the Kemper in one form, or another, with perfectly acceptable results. Studio work, and live work, it's a valuable tool. Don't feel threatened by it. If lots of people sell their amps, there will be more for you.
I get that you're into tube amps, that's cool. I happen to like them too. I won't be getting rid of my Archon anytime soon. I won't be getting rid of the Kemper either. No need to disparage something that works well for others just because you don't happen to feel the same way.
I don't feel the need to "impress you", so I'll leave the gauntlet where you dropped it.
I hope this response isn't taken the wrong way. Not trying to offend, or anything like that. If I were trying to do that, I would have replied with something like, "suck it, Les."
Lets just agree to have separate opinions, and leave it at that. No need to regress even further.Especially here. Too classy of a place for that.
Hugs to you!
Wastelessness, sorry to have gotten us off track. For what it's worth, I still stand by my original answer of DG. I've had the HXDA, and LOVED it. I have never had the chance to play a DG, but would really like to check one out. Either way, you win!