[sdiy] SSM2164.. who is hoarding them?

[David G. Dixon]

> Anyone ever had any discussions with them about how much 
> longer they expect to be manufacturing the part?

>From what I understand, they are essentially an adjunct of Behringer.
Hence, I suppose it depends primarily on whether Behringer continues to
incorporate the part into their products.  Of course, buying them by the
thousands might make their decision that much easier.  I think it's a pretty
popular chip.