[sdiy] diodes (was Re: Capacitors - an apology)

[John Mahoney]

At 08:38 PM 2/9/2010, thx1138 wrote:

>How about carbon resistors vs Metal film for a jaunt?? Just kidding.

Ha!


>But seriously 1N914 vs 1N4148 Diodes for audio apps?
>
>I have a electronic shop near me going out of business and would like to
>unload all of his 1N914 diode reels to me for $5.00 a real.
>
>Any thoughts?

Good question. Seems that every mention of them refers to them as 
interchangeable.

Side bar: Are you familiar with the Electronotes pubilcation?

John