Strange source for SSM2040 ICs?

[Quint]

Yep its them all, in fact they were $10-20 before synthtech went up!  Still
not a bad price if you need them.

-----Original Message-----
From: Gavin Muir <gmuir at sympatico.ca>
To: <zzynt at swipnet.se>
Cc: <synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl>
Date: Thursday, January 07, 1999 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: Strange source for SSM2040 ICs?


>Hi BJ,
>
>> Whats the name and URL for the catalogue?
>> It might be a source for SSM2040 VCF's
>>
>> BJ
>
> Well, hopefully I'm not getting hopes up for nothing (as apparently nobody
>other than the supplier can confirm that the part I got is the now infamous
>2040), however I see no reason why it wouldn't be. They also have 2020s and
>2050s. Check the IC section out though for any other bizarre chips out
>there (lotsa weird rhythm generator LSIs etc.)
>
> The URL is www.mitatechs.com/thomas.html.
>
> 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!
>