I was wondering if this amp can be used at a low volume and still have a good sound. I am looking for a metalcore type gain. It seems like most tube amps dont sound very good until you get the volume up. By low volume I mean like a normal tv volume or slightly louder.

well i had to return the HT-5 because it didn't have a master volume and i realized to get the heavy metal tone i needed i had to crank both gain and volume on the OD channel which was unbearable at home however, i got the stage 60 for its versatility and master volume BUT i miss the dynamics of saturated power tubes i use to get from the HT-5, truly missing that ( I may buy it again). You can check out the HT studio 20 or use an eq in the loop to reduce the output of the preamp but you might hear a better opinion than mine...ENJOY

Probably it was a hasty decision, or it was psychological since i got the HT-5 as a temporary solution until the 60 arrives. Anywhoo, no regrets and i might end up buying the HT-5 head in the future...hoping for a refresh this NAMM