I actually like to use a modeler with headphone for quiet home practice or to take on the road. I use a Digitech GNX4 which has a ton of features and sounds pretty good with headphones. I also use an Epi Valve Jr. For home practice. This is a simple 5 watt amp that gets a pretty good vintage tone, although you may need pedals for heavier music. But even at 5 watts its pretty loud, so i usually go with the modeler if someone is around to complain.