Thanks for the replies. I wish I had a rockstar's budget for a room full of classic guitars and amps, to be able to pair up a different guitar and amp combo for every tone. I also wish I had that level of talent :rolleyes:

But in working with my budget, I've picked up a Peavy PVi8500 powered mixer (8 inputs and 200 watts x 2) and a pair of Peavy PV115 2-way speakers. I think my $1500 investment (Line-6, mixer and speakers) delivers everything a weekend guitar player like me would need. With the mixer I can have friends plug in, I can amp my acoustic, plug in my old Dr Rhrythm beat box and even play MP3 tunes to jam along with. Plus its cool to just sit there and push buttons and explore all the sounds!

Time to put the Marshall and my old Boss pedal board on CraigsList...