Well i just received mine today. I really like my Blackstar fly 3, but i have to say the NUX is a beast. I haven't had a lot of time with it yet, but its a beast, the clean has volume and clarity galore, it holds together even at high volume. The reverb is really good, and it has so many more options. I like the Nux because it came with the power pack, my Blackstar didn't, so this was a bonus, the thing i like about the both of them is that they are battery operated as well. Easy to take with you anywhere, I was impressed with the Blackstar and will continue to use it, but at the same time i am impressed with the NUX and happy i purchased it . To me the NUX has an edge to the Blackstar, the tones in some settings seem sharper with more clarity, also gain , volume, reverb are more dominant, and then of course you have all the digital settings which i know are all additions which Blackstar does not have and also Bluetooth connectivity. But remember the newer Blackstar does have bluetooth, I am happy with both, but i have to say the Nux is a cut above in my opinion. I will show some pics soon.