[sdiy] 2sc1583/NTE42 vs CA3046

[harrybissell]

2SC1583 is better, but the CA3046 can be had for about $.25

The 2SC1583 were going for about $.35 until the Old Crow and
I bought a bunch and ran the prices up :^P

H^) harry

Michael Ruberto wrote:

> I'm sure you've all gone over the merits of these devices in agonizing
> detail while I was away from the list but my searching of the archives has
> ended in frustration so now I ask...
>
> how well does the 1583/NTE42 match up with the 3046 and which is the
> prefered choice for use in a VCO expo converter?
>
> My apologies if I am beating a dead horse.
>
> Thanks!
>
> M. A. Ruberto
>
> PS: It's because I am designing PCBs which are expensive and I value your
> input before I go drop the moolah!