[Yaphit]

A good design, IMO. It's rated 80WRMS, shared by 4×EL34s that aren't sweating like a Marshall. You can increase the headroom by adding a piggy-back onto the high-tension winding of the power transformer or completely change it out. The reverb driver uses a pentode which is more suited to driving a reverb tank. The question is do you want a high-powered amp?

I've owned Twin Reverbs in the past so am used to how loud they are. And my Oranges may only be 30 watters, but they are insanely loud for 30 watts.

I would be fine with a lower wattage amp, like a Deluxe for example, so long as it sounded big as I am thoroughly sold on the 2x12 format. I would go 1x12, but my preference is for 2x12 which often means higher wattage.

 

[Yaphit]

The Mark 3 is the one that's sometimes called a Twin on steroids. I owned one for years. It does a nice clean with plenty of headroom, but you can dial in some grit if you need it.

The YRM-1 is the smaller version. Only one channel, but it has the reverb and tremolo. I owned this one as well and it's just as nice as the Mark 3.

The YGM3 I never liked as much. It lacks the headroom and I didn't like how the power tube breakup sounded. Definitely didn't give me any Deluxe Reverb vibes.

I am considering this one:

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[Yaphit]

It's a fantastic amp and a total beast. I owned the head version myself, because lugging the combo to gigs didn't appeal to me.

I only play at home so once it is in a spot it can stay there.

And when I move, I hire guys to do the work so they're the ones stuck lifting it.

Getting it into the house is my problem though. I wonder if @ssdeluxe is including a forklift in his offer below?

 

[Yaphit]

Decision made, I'm going for a YGL.

Does anyone know where I can rent a forklift?

 

[Yaphit]

A good number of hand trucks can easily handle that weight. The trickier part is stairs and your vehicle.

Do you know anyone who lifts who can help you out?

I might pay a teenager on my street to lift it into the house.