I can honestly say I'm getting the best strat tones I've ever gotten in my life with this exact combo: Metro DVL-1, EJ Strat and classic Ibanez TS-808 Pro tubescreamer. Just killer tones, super inspiring! I have to rate my Metro DVL-1 as the best amp I've ever owned (I'm currently on amp #154). The cab is a Bogner Custom Shop with V30's. Really well broken in V30's I may add.