For the record, this amp cuts just golden in a band mix and context. An iPhone clip doesn't do it justice. I know there've not been a plethora of "great clips" of the Hagen, at least just the Hagen without gobs of fx or the like. It's a good amp - incredible amp - but it's not being effectively portrayed on the interwebz, nor should anyone pass judgement on this amp through a few online clips.
I gain nothing by saying what I'm saying. I'm simply saying that having had a lot of experience with a number of Diezels for a pretty solid amount of time, the Hagen is by no means a slouch. And the tone is pretty awesome - er, very awesome.
To each their own.
Uncle Mo