Strange source for SSM2040 ICs?

[Gavin Muir]

Hi all,

	As the guy who unkowingly started this "frenzy" for 2040s, I figure maybe
I should explain myself.

> Nevertheless, I think an SSM2040 is *not* worth 30 Dollars for a DIY
> project.
> I would surely spend 30 Dollars if Ihad a Rev. 2 Prophet with one defunct
> VCF 
> chip, because there is not much of an alternative. But for DIY ? That's
> insane.

	I agree. My interests were not solely for DIY (although the chip may find
a use until I have an emergency), as a few of my beasties which I treasure
use these. At that point, the concern that I would not find another supply
at a later date struck me when I found the $30 supply (which I agree is
excessive, although for DIY purposes no more excessive than $60 or so for a
single CEM3340 when I see them!)

> I just
> say don't buy them for that price for new projects, even if there are 400
> out there.
> You neither do yourself a favor (at that price), nor does it any good to
> Prophets
> and Kobols that might desperatly need one at some time.

	I agree. Hopefully the $30 premium will give people some pause.

> Just my opinion, of course. All I can offer is a free schematic of a
> replacement
> circuit (;->).

	Thanks for the work put into the discrete design Juergen. When I think I
can handle something with that many trannies, I'll probably build a version
which can have a permanent home in my modular!

Cheers,
Gavin Muir