Yea nice rig. "Cheap" isn't bad and "expensive" is more often BS than anything else. Nice sound for low price is as said above "ahead of the game." Where in the UK? If you are in London meet with these folks if you get the chance. There are a few folks there that will get you great sound for <$$. I admit I'm partial to tubes.
http://www.earthcurrents.com/london-live/
Cheers
I remain
