Whilst I cannot speak to the TC variants, I have owned all 3 versions of the Stiletto (stg 1,2 & Ace) as these amps are my favourites from M/B, with Lonestars and Mk 3 and 4 close behind. I currently have both a Stg 2 head and an Ace combo. The Ace is my favourite of the 3 as it is closest...