Yes, been gigging a III since they came out. I’ve used their gear live since 2011, including the Ultra, II, II XL+, AX8, and now the III. Honestly, I could probably still be on the Ultra but all of the other innovations, along with the upgrades to the models and what you could do with them, made the upgrades worth it. It’s a business expense, and the resale on the previous model was always excellent.
The sound, function, continuous support and free firmware additions are unmatched. Fractal Audio Systems is a great example of how connected and responsive a company can be with its musician base.
We live in a great time, when you can have the best tube amps and and the best modelers and use them as best suits the music and gig, individually or together. It’s a blessing.