Stiletto Ace vs Stiletto Deuce Stage II

[dave_1234]

Are supposed to sound the same or there is a difference in their tone or distorsion ?

Thanks

Dave

 

[insideout]

According to Chris at Mesa, they are voice exactly the same. The only difference is the output transformer (obviously larger on the deuce to handle 100 watts). I had the Ace for 3 months, and now the Deuce II for a week. I wasn't able to do a side-by-side comparison, but they sure sound pretty close to me.

 

[dave_1234]

So If I was first suppose to buy a Ace for its great sound, if I got with a Deuce I should expect the same effect should not be disapointed. Is that right ?

 

[insideout]

My opinion is that you won't be disappointed... however, you should try to play them both and decide for yourself. They sound pretty close to me. The Deuce seems a bit smoother, and the 100 watt setting obviously adds some girth. Both just sing like an angel to me 8)

 

[JAZZGEAR]

To my ears, they don't sound exactly the same...the Ace sounds brighter/thinner (but not in a bad way) than the Deuce. There just seems to be more girth to the sound of the Deuce II. YMMV however