The gradual and fluid change in the levels as you turn the knobs is far superior to what I'm used to with Mackie

Very sturdy, metal top, knobs are very smooth

The build quality is very good, the knobs are responsive and smooth in the transitions

The knobs are a bit cramped, but I found my mix so that may be a good thing because I won't change them often.

but they are built pretty well also with smooth knobs

All in all when I consider the price, the build quality, the pre-amp, the smooth-turning knobs, the responsive EQ and most importantly how good it sounds with everything from cheap Shure SM-57's micing guitar amps to vocal condenser mics to DI acoustic and electric guitars - this amp is definitely worth the price

Very sturdy, metal top, knobs are very smooth