I was in an electronic repair shop in Lowell Ma (scary neighborhood) once and they had a letter (on the wall !) that said Peavy Vypyrs were NOT to be repaired. This was FROM Peavey...so take your chances.
They don't get alot of love around here, but I'd checkout a Peavey Triple XXX. I've had one for years, and it's never given me ANY trouble. I mean I've never even had to change a fuse! Very versatile, and cheap! You can get'em all day long for under $500.