DSL vs JVM

[noise5150]

I own a DSL 50 (VM cab) and my brother owns a JVM410 (1960 cab) - both rigs are set up next to each other and I have to say that as much as I think the JVM is a great amp, I prefer the tone of my DSL. I cant put my finger on it but the JVM has a more "sizzly" sound to the gain whereas I find the DSL has more of midrange punch to it that I prefer. I have had both hooked up to the same cabs and still the result is the same. What are your thoughts?

[Green Manalishi]

Exact opposite for me hough I just got the JVM. The DSLs I had I never could bond with, even modding one of them. Sold both the DSLs.
JVM easily outperforms the DSL so far and that with stock tubes and little tweaking

[noise5150]

haha I see that you just picked up the JVM in the post below mine enjoy!