Guitarists: Amp Modeling, What Are You Using? Options

[the clash]

Just wanted to ask what you guys are using.
I cant really crank my valve amp up and mic that up at home as I need to keep my family & the neighbours happy and there is no line out on it so I need to get some kind of amp modeling fx for recording at home.
I tried the Pod XT yesterday and thought it was OK and have yet to try out the Vox Tonelab and others.
Anyone heard anything about the new Boss GT Pro?
What are you guys using and what others can you recommend to try out?
Thanks.

[GuitarNova.com]

Hi,
I suggest using a THD Hotplate power attenuator. You can crank your amp, then adjust the output at the hotplate to a desired level, leaving you amp's tone mostly intact. The modelling stuff is ok in my opinion, but will never touch the feel and vibe of a good valve amp.
Also, you may want to put a Carl Martin compressor on the front end. They're extremely transparent, and levels things out very nicely. It the best compressor I've ever used, bar none.
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