Hi there,

the easiest way to find an amp is to go to your local shop, or whichever music store is closest to you, and try out a bunch of amps if that's possible.

If you want a small amp, I think the Katana series is a pretty solid bet. They sound fairly good, have all the extras you're looking for.

Reviews online are always going to be a little off since the happy customers will give rave reviews, while the unhappy customers will usually give a product the lowest possible rating.

Modeling amps/solid state amps are only getting better and better with advancements in technology. Tube amps, however, will always have a warmer, more "vintage" sound due to the way they get power from the vacuum tubes, etc.

Anyway, best bet is to simply try them out if that's possible. If you don't want to think about it anymore, get the Katana!