I think the key to these amps is to NOT use too much gain.
I barely get past 12 o'clock on mine.
Too much gain, makes them sound thin, although one can compensate this by reducing treble and presence.
Ch1 and Ch2 are 2 very different beasts as well.
- For overdriven and almost clean sounds I...
why would you want to replace the boogie tubes? I have always been afraid of putting non M/B branded tubes into a M/B fixed bias amp. If the bias doesn't match, you can not adjust this from the amp..... I am no expert in this.... just thinking....
and congrats on the Stiletto :)
I'd only use an EVM 12L as a 1x12 in this case. The Stiletto Deuce is a powerful amp, the EVM 12L can take this load. It is also a very tight and focused speaker.
I was looking for a 1x12 cab for my Stiletto, as I need a cab that I could move around.... I don't have roadies like Slash ot...