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Subject: Re: [motm] 490 parts questions

From: Mark <yahoogroups@...>
Date: 2008-05-30

On 5/29/08, Jeff Laity put forth:
>1. Do I need to match the transistors (should I order extras)?

Besides the ones inside the SSM2210, I do not believe that the
transistors were matched.

>2. The project calls for "100pf film caps."

It doesn't. The caps in the filter itself are 100nF, not 100pF.

>Can I use 0.1uF poly caps in their place?

Well, 0.1uF is the same as 100nF. Imho, "poly" is kind of a vague
term -- does it mean "polymer" or "polyester"?? While I don't know
exactly which capacitors it uses, I know it doesn't use the AVX
"yellow box" caps. They are these little brown radial caps.

Anyway, the type you use will have an effect on the sound. If no one
else chimes in, I can try pulling my 490 and see if there any
markings. A better description or the manufacturer's part number
isn't listed on the BOM??

>3. If no, can I use these for the 0.1mf caps on the 390?

I have no idea :)