Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker

gain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → high gain)

Friedman Dirty Shirley stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)

Revv Generator 100R MkIII 3-Channel Head leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it

Comes later in the signal chain