I would say im a beginer-intermediate player. I'm in the middle of nursing school, so my guitar time is down, but I am pretty good. I currently have a Roland Cube-15 (a gift from a while ago) that's starting to break down on me. Something that has good clean and distorted sound. Looking to spend around 200-300. Nothing to fancy but better than what I got.

Was looking at this, wondering what your opinions were on it
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/orange-amplifiers-crush-pix-series-cr35ldx-35w-1x10-guitar-combo-amp

im not too knowledgable in the realm of guitar gear. So anyone more in the know willing to help a guy out?

Http://www.thomann.de/gb/blackstar_ht_1r_combo.htm
Blackstar is the shit, a small tube amp but with an emulator so you can plug in headphones. Great for metal, good for rock and acoustic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_evT1kFWFBQ - a demostration which go trough the sounds and effects