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What tubes are in you Rogue RP-5?

Just picked up RP-5. Not a fan of stock JJs. 
Put in A pair of Brimar CV4003 and a pair of GE Military Stock, both from upscale. Love the Brimars (were my favorite in the RP-1) but unsure about GE tubes yet (weren’t a good match in RP-1 either). 
What tubes are you using in your RP-5 or RP-7?
What tube placement on the board is most critical?
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I put NOS Mullard , 12ax7 tubes in my RP5, purchased from Upscale.  They were matched and were Upscales “Platinum” tube.  They were cryoed as well. 
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you are correct, it is 12AU7. I got mixed up as my McIntosh C2500 uses the 12AX7. I did buy the NOS Mullard which I did buy in 2016 from Upscale. However, they were CV4003 NOS Platinum edition from Upscale. They were produced in India so Upscale was selling them for $75.00 each at the time. Kevin said they were the same as the ones made in England but because they originated from India, he was giving a discount on them.   I looked at my original receipt to verify. 


I was surprised how quiet they were being NOS from the 60’s.
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In the 20 months that I owned one, I really loved it.  Only reason I changed it is because I went all Mac.
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