2SK208-Y available

Kroars

Kroars

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While their are certainly respectable sellers on eBay, I typically only consider buying there as a last resort as we all have had our negative experiences with the site. However, seeing as there seems to be no 2sk208-Y’s available at the moment I happened upon these.....as a last resort. Sellers stats look good (11,000+ sales at 100%) and they did include a photo of the actual Toshiba reel of smd’s. I went ahead and ordered some. Pricing isn’t terrible, shipping isn’t horrible considering it’s from the UK so I thought I’d share:

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10 x 2SK208-Y ORIGINAL TOSHIBA SMD N-JFET UNIPOLAR TRANSISTORS 2SK208Y UKSTOCK | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 10 x 2SK208-Y ORIGINAL TOSHIBA SMD N-JFET UNIPOLAR TRANSISTORS 2SK208Y UKSTOCK at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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Feral Feline said:
Taobao is a shot in the dark: https://s.taobao.com/search?q=2SK208-Y

You'll need fluent Mandarin, and a forwarder as the sellers don't ship outside of the PRC.


I think this is where I got mine from: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?sp...19wAvj&id=588806753162&ns=1&abbucket=9#detail
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Good to know. The folks in the UK are selling in packs of 10, I just bought 3 (30 total) and looks like they’ll be here in July 7. Not sure what I’m gonna do with 30, but they were a good price and I figured what the hell.
 
thewintersoldier said:
When I look for jfets, it's like transistors, it's not the part number but the specs that matter. Often there is a current production part that will fall within the same range as the original part. Check the data sheet for specs. I never get hung up on stuff like that, unless your selling mojo and street cred.
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Despite my best efforts, I don’t have much street cred but I do deal in mojo. Seems to be all the rage for buyers of hand built pedals. That’s primarily why I use $0.50 Wima caps instead of the just as good $0.09 Kemet’s. Doubt they have an audible difference, but everyone knows red sounds way better so Wima it is!
 
Kroars said:
Despite my best efforts, I don’t have much street cred but I do deal in mojo. Seems to be all the rage for buyers of hand built pedals. That’s primarily why I use $0.50 Wima caps instead of the just as good $0.09 Kemet’s. Doubt they have an audible difference, but everyone knows red sounds way better so Wima it is!
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manfesto said:
Isn't the 2SK208 the SMD equivalent of the 2SK30A?

Tayda's got plenty of 2SK30A right now:

www.taydaelectronics.com

2SK30 2SK30ATM-Y N-Channel 50V 6.5mA

TOSHIBA- Get It Fast - Same Day Shipping
www.taydaelectronics.com www.taydaelectronics.com
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The numbers do seem to be the same. Can someone smarter than me verify?


 
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If I could get the DCA75 to cooperate. Apparently it doesn't like a VM so I can't post a groovy output....
The test condition values used were a bit different, and I don't know (or likely understand) the equation to determine if it is indeed within the tolerances of that particular datasheet.....BUT...it appears to, so I'll shove it in a pedal in place of a J201 and see if anything ignites 🤪
 
No joy. THe first pedal that came to mind was Booger [Boogie Monster]. Loaded with 201s. No dice with these K30As (or whatever they are).
 
fig said:
No joy. THe first pedal that came to mind was Booger [Boogie Monster]. Loaded with 201s. No dice with these K30As (or whatever they are).
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May want to double-check the pinouts, I think the 2SK30A and J201 are different. I also wouldn't necessarily expect a 2SK30A to be a drop-in replacement for a J201 depending on the circuit, it's got much larger parameter ranges so for picky circuits designed around J201s who knows
 
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You are correct of course, but I had fun and re-biased my Booger so no loss. Maybe I'll try it in the Low Tide.
 
fig said:
You are correct of course, but I had fun and re-biased my Booger so no loss. Maybe I'll try it in the Low Tide.
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Is the Low Tide the one @Kroars is looking for 2SK208s for?

@PedalPCB in the Low Tide, is this JFET just a buffer, or does it actually do something so the choice of JFET may actually affect the sound?
 
Not sure, but I know ppcb noted a J201 was a suitable replacement. I have one in mine.
 
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