[sdiy] Noob Question: Passive Filter Design

[David G. Dixon]

> "An active filter needs no inductors. Instead, op amps, resistors, and
> capacitors are used for better results. Advantages include lower cost,
> easy tuning, simple design, and modularity."
> 
> It's at <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/075062986X>.  Comments, anyone?

I would guess that very few souls here would ever build a synth filter with
inductors, especially when the alternative is so easy.  My personal attitude
is that inductors should be reserved for VHF applications.