I picked up an Amplifire and have been running my own comparisons between the two units. Like every other pedal, you have to got through a serious of frustrations while getting use to the workings of the pedal. The Amplifire was the same, but the software has a familiar feel to it, thanks to the Eleven Rack Editor.

One of the first things I did was check out the stock patches, which were crap, just like most of the 11R stock patches. I picked a patch, and started tweaking it, and soon found that the power of this thing is amazing. I've been spending time matching some of my favorite 11R patches. The sound of the patch is very close, but the clarity of the AA seems to be superior to the 11R (at least that's my findings so far).

The IR loading is a feature that almost gives you too many options. You spend way to much time toying around with different cabinets.

I've been an 11R user for quite a while now, and loved every minute of it. But, I find myself using the Amplifire more and more. Right now, it's more than 50% of the time. I also find myself getting a little pissed at the clarity differences when playing the "same patch" on the 11R.

Anyone else check out the AA? What were your findings? Right now, I'm still up in the air, but more and more leaning towards the AA.