line 6 makes great stuff...the spyder 2 is decent but digital..if you listen real close..and i mean it..the distortion is so "digital" and i dont mean to offend anyone seriously. why? i tried the spyder as well..and i like it cause it had lots of connections which is really innovative and also the effects are good...so if you want a spyder 2..get a pod with it..it will help lots..
and also..follow shredcow's advice..try a cube30..it is quite good as well and the price are around the same with the cube much more expensive..but the tone from it is worth every cent...i use a microcube and i might get a 30 when the time is right...hope it helps..cheers.