I'm just chiming in because I love the topic and love gear. So much to choose from, so much fun! Good luck!

Edit:

I had to come back to this because of something manXcat said: "but you will want something to let rip with and fill the room with energy at some time or the other if not now."

I'm sandbagging a bit. I've been buying and selling gear for the past 13 years in support of my son's musical hobbies. And while I mostly use a little Roland Cube to practice, it feels awefully good to sit in front of a big old 4x12 cab being pushed with a 100watt head while I practice my Highway to Hell! It invigorates the soul! But my wife just came downstairs and it's time to stop.