That was the choice I faced this week. I ended up going with the road king 1, this is my second one. I am a glutton for punishment though. I love choices in my tone. I get a bunch with the road king. I like being able to select depending on my mood to run 6l6 or el34 or both. I don't think you will be sorry with either. I am more than happy with the cleans with the road king 1 which seems to be a drawback for some folks. For me they are great. But to each his/her own. Good luck.