I I just got a second DC10 dc 10 to gig with, I have had a new one sice 98 but I always kept it unplayed , I have alot of mesas and wanted to keep one in New condition,. Ive heard people here love JJ's and they are 15 minutes form where I live so its an easy pickup. The owner said he hates Mesas except for the new Mark IV, Im hesitatat to take advice from someone who hates Mesas so what tubes guys? I read something that the DC series likes the STR Mesas because they arent dark and bassy like JJ's. Is this incorrect? I do have to put the gain in the lead channell at 8 or 10 in low volumeson the dc 10, couldnt go above 2 or 3 in my last dc5"a". Is this indicitive of a worn 12ax7 in the gain pre? Any advice or reccommendations appreciated.What do you all use in your dc's,DC 10's especially. Thanks