Harry Klippton
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I'll hit you up when I need some
Don't be surprised if the price of Germanium transistors and diodes goes up
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SillyOctpuss
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I'll hit you up when I need some
No problem. I've ordered way too many but dammit they were cheap. I feel good now, I haven't fed my diode addiction in ages.
MobyOctopad
Active member
And here I was telling myself this was going to be the month I'd stop ordering transistors and diodes and finally set up my workbench now that I have space again
I have I think like 200ish GE diodes between my stashes of D9Ks and D9Bs, and yet I still feel the need to panic-buy even more just in case, damn my paranoia!!!No problem. I've ordered way too many but dammit they were cheap. I feel good now, I haven't fed my diode addiction in ages.
SillyOctpuss
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I don't want to count them tbh. My D9bs were running low though and I was planning on topping them up soon anyway.
Laundryroom David
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I just tell myself I neeeed to buy lots of GE parts since they vary so much. 100 more diodes a couple of weeks ago … and 50 mid-gain, somewhat leaky PNPs … and 50 higher gain, low leakage NPNs … and oh yeah 12 leaky PNP bastards for “secret projects” that never actually happen.
And the lots of new old soviet stuff that is freakishly consistent.
@Harry Klippton hit me up anytime. Happy to share.
And the lots of new old soviet stuff that is freakishly consistent.
@Harry Klippton hit me up anytime. Happy to share.
Bricksnbeatles
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This is shitty news for sure.
The price is always going up as demand is always diminishing, which sucks, but I currently have 4 PNP Ge cans, and 0 diodes, but it’ll be at least a month before I can order any. Fingers crossed they don’t spike too much in that time. I’ve had a few lots I’ve been eyeing on eBay but haven’t jumped on- just hoping they’ll still be there in the end of august
The price is always going up as demand is always diminishing, which sucks, but I currently have 4 PNP Ge cans, and 0 diodes, but it’ll be at least a month before I can order any. Fingers crossed they don’t spike too much in that time. I’ve had a few lots I’ve been eyeing on eBay but haven’t jumped on- just hoping they’ll still be there in the end of august
Laundryroom David
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If you need something, feel free to check with me.This is shitty news for sure.
The price is always going up as demand is always diminishing, which sucks, but I currently have 4 PNP Ge cans, and 0 diodes, but it’ll be at least a month before I can order any. Fingers crossed they don’t spike too much in that time. I’ve had a few lots I’ve been eyeing on eBay but haven’t jumped on- just hoping they’ll still be there in the end of august
derevaun
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I'll buy more Ge lots as soon as I make a dent in my giant stash of <50hfe transistors that have been like 85% of what I've gotten on Ebay. I wouldn't change a thing, but by my math it's cheaper to buy tested parts that are specced for gain & leakage. Like this deal (which somebody posted here before):
PNP Germanium Transistor Set - 5 pieces * for classic "positive ground" projects - JoeDocMusic
5 piece NPN Germanium Transistor Set. 2x AC130, 2x 2N1304 & 1 bonus to round out the gain ranges. All pretested and gain sorted. Low leakage NPN Ge, Icb < 200mA!
www.joedocmusic.com
Cybercow
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I added those with high leakage to my stock for use as clipping elements. There were only a few.
Paradox916
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What if I were to tell you BAT 46 and 41s taste just like chicken?
Laundryroom David
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They actually do!What if I were to tell you BAT 46 and 41s taste just like chicken?
Bricksnbeatles
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I heard Bats taste like alligator… then again, I guess through the transitive property that means they taste like chicken. Damn, I guess you’re right!What if I were to tell you BAT 46 and 41s taste just like chicken?
Laundryroom David
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Hell comin’ out the other end tho
steviejr92
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Me listening to all this Chicken talk
Correction, alexer1. Also, he's running 20% off right now.
I haven't eaten alligator but have eaten crocodile. It was quite chewy but tasted alright. Emu is a bit fatty for my taste. Kangaroo is very good, and very lean. It foams in a disconcerting way when cooking but tastes excellent. Makes great burgers too.
Why do you guys call people from Germany Germaniums? I can't comment on how Germans taste. But i once bought some geranium diodes from a guy who didn't know better. Or maybe he did know better and I don't?
Why do you guys call people from Germany Germaniums? I can't comment on how Germans taste. But i once bought some geranium diodes from a guy who didn't know better. Or maybe he did know better and I don't?
Laundryroom David
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Geranium diodes are the best. Notes just bloom so naturally with ‘em.