[sdiy] Intro and basic IC compatibility question

[Tim Huettner]

Hi guys,
I've been following the threads here for a while, most is way over my head 
but I find it quite interesting nonetheless.  I'm really enjoying my first 
DIY project, the p9700s modular kit from Paia.  I can easily spend hours 
working on it and I find even the dreaded flying wires to be enjoyable in 
their own way.  I'll probably feel differently once the whole thing is 
complete but for now I'm having great fun.
The only glitch to date is a number of missing parts though to their credit 
the Paia guys have been very quick to send replacements once I report the 
omissions.  I am currently missing a Hex Inverter IC (74HC14) from the 
Midi-CV module that hasn't shown up yet.  My VCO will be completed tonight, 
and I need the Midi-CV module to power and test it.  I want to buy the 
missing IC from a local shop but I'm worried about going that route given my 
status as total SDIY noob.  My electronics store has the 'NTE equivalent' 
which the salesboy thinks will work.  I really don't want to use the wrong 
part and ruin all my hard work just because I'm impatient.

My question: is the NTE74C14 compatible with the 74HC14 that Paia should 
have sent me?


Thanks very much!  Have a great weekend.

Tim