Guitar Tube Amp Simulator Options

[tweedmusic]

Hi Fellow Seekers,
I am looking for the best guitar amp effects simulator which has a characteristic Tube/ Valve Amp Sound as a priority. I have always used an old Fender 67 Super Reverb and minimal effects. Now , I am unable to lug amps and effects , so i am looking for the best vintage valve sound i can find. I am hoping there are guitarists in this forum who use a mac and guitar software live at gigs , who can recommend based on real experience.
I have tried Overloud TH1 and personally I think the basic amp and cabinet sounds are not so good.
I don't beleive in hiding shortcomings in tone with loads of overdrive , distortion and effects.
Any real help based on real experience will be sincerely appreciated
Thanks

[houstonmusic]

I like the line 6 options. Pod Farm with whichever interface works best for you. i've got an older TonePort Gold interface, but the current crop has different names. there's a scaled down entry level one with limited models, but i'd go for the full package. in any case, relatively inexpensive. and VERY convincing. some extreme sounds, but the clean and valve models are quite good.
it seems so much will depend on what you're going to play it through, if you're gigging. planning on going through the PA? hmm. one thing i've NEVER gotten from these modeling rigs is the feeling of playing in the amp's sound field, the interaction with the guitar and the amp. just saying. maybe a boutique 5 watt is an option for you. good luck.