Strange source for SSM2040 ICs?

[Andrew Schrock]

Is $30 really that big a steal for a 2040? Or maybe just finding them is a
trick unto itself? Just curious, I got one in a box with some CEMs and was
wondering if it's worth that much. 

Andrew

| Andrew Schrock							|
| Network Programmer, Synthesizer and electronic music enthusiast	|
| aschrock at cs.brandeis.edu						|

On Thu, 7 Jan 1999, Gavin Muir wrote:
> 	They have a lot of oddball parts for organs and other tidbits. I  feel
> weird though, as if I could find this with a search engine, anybody could
> (or should) have too. The SSMs are $30 US each plus shipping. Now, if I can
> just put together a quickie external circuit to test this puppy and confirm
> its identity!! 
> 
> 	I guess I'm just paranoid, as it seems like a bit of a dream to find such
> a rare item for a mere $30. Also, I was romantically  looking forward to
> seeing the glorious SSM2040 plastered on the top of the chip. But if it's
> the one, who cares about the numbers on the lid!