Dylan7620 said:the bigger amp? i'm assuming you mean tone as comparing loudness with 85w to 100w is pointless.
i think you could argue that with the rectos more agressive presence and distorted nature they tend to cut a little more out of a mix. which you think might sound bigger. i prefer the guitar to set a little more into the mix with the other instruments. i think that sounds "bigger" but to each his own.
By bigger, I mean that it covers more of the sonic spectrum.
My favorite albums, production wise, are albums like Doomsday Machine, Enemy of God, Dead Heart In A Dead World, Anthems of Rebellion, This Godless Endeavour, etc.
I'm really into big, thick guitar sounds, backing bass, rolling thunder toms, snare's that hit you in the chest, etc. Should give you an idea of where my opinions are based.