Had also thought of just getting a Headrush FRFR 112, and use it more like a "real" amp. Obviously monitors for any recording work, but for just hanging out and practicing I thought this might be the way to go.
I should probably point out that I suck and my playing doesn't deserve the quality of gear I'm drawn to, lol. I don't play in a band, don't play out. Used to sit in with friends' bands from time to time. Using this to jump start my playing again. Recording will be 99% me playing with backing tracks so I can play it back and critique myself.