PT2399 Sourcing

Ginsly said:
Wondering a bit about PT2399 sourcing, and how to avoid the stinkers as much as possible.

For the most part, they're anywhere from .80 (Tayda, LCSC) to around 2 bucks give or take (PPCB, SBP, AP). Stewmac's are, uh, $6. Shocking.

Aion's are around 4 bucks, and he mentions that he gets them directly from Princeton to avoid rejects and whatnot. His component prices are generally pretty reasonable, and I take it there must be enough of a benefit to be doing it this way..? Not sure where everyone else sources theirs.

It seems like all of the sources I listed are pretty comparable quality-wise, and I figure there are gonna be some chips that are noisier than others, even within Aion's stock. Any reason to be spending more on them?
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I use Amazon mostly and Tayda when I put in a big order. They seem to be the cheapest at those two places but it’s been a while since I looked elsewhere. I think I paid $7.50 for 10 of them. On Amazon they’re labeled as Bridgold brand and have worked great. Never had a dud yet. They have the brand name “HLF” printed on them instead of PTC Princeton. I should also mention they’re the only component I’ll buy off Amazon. I stay away from everything else and stick with the known US suppliers and the few eBay dealers in China and Ukraine that are trustworthy. I buy small quantities first and get a feel for their business acumen. Then I’ll take some chances on other rare or more expensive items they have. So far I’ve had good luck and won’t buy anything if the sellers feedback is the slightest bit questionable in any way. My most recent gamble was buying an original MN3005 for a DM2 I built. I know it’s not gonna sound any different in my pedal than the X-vive version but it was only $20 with free shipping so I bit. The seller ended up sending me 2 of them because he was getting rid of his stash and wanted to be nice. When I saw two I immediately thought “duds”……yet they both work perfect. Lol. Some gamble in casinos….. I gamble on old components from other countries 😂
 
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MattG said:
Have you guys ever seen or heard of the CD2399?

I bought a Rowin LEF-303 “Ana Echo”. It’s marketed as an analog delay. I used to have a Mooer Ana Echo, which was indeed a BBD delay, supposedly a clone of the Boss DM-2. Sounded close enough for my purposes anyway. Foolishly I sold it, and they don’t appear to be made any more. So I was hoping this Rowin was the same OEM. I took it apart as soon as I got it - no BBD chip, it has a CD2399. I’m assuming this is some kind of pt2399 clone. I think you can buy it from LCSC.
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Rowin LEF-303 check out this forum post.
 
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