So far I’m completely sold on the Axe3...

[Nahtanis]

I used 5153 100 watt halfstacks for 9 years before switching to Fractal so I know what they should sound like. I used the original 5150 blockletter from 91' to 2009 before switching to the 5153. Helps knowing what the amp should sound like when dialing it in on the Fractal. At least for me anyway. I stick with the matching EVH IR's when using that amp block. I use two though in stereo. I've been using factory cabs 161 and 162 for the last couple of years. Individually they are ok. But mixed together they have the sound I hear in my head or that I'm used to with the real amps. They are in the Legacy Section of CAB IR's in the III. 161 and 162. A 4047 mic and the other cab with a 57. Can't remember what the new IR's are. They are the stock cab IR's in the factory 5153 preset. Preset #27.

Awesome thanks for info! I am at Disneyland right now, but all I want to do is go home and try this out Hahahaha.

 

[rnjscooter]

The 5153 100 watt blue is an absolutely amazing model.

I use the 50watt and 100watt blue in stereo into to 5153 IR's, both amps and cabs panned hard left and right, with the T808 in front. I use these amps exclusively in almost every band I play in. Love it!