Substitute for 2SK30A?

[jdduffield]

I’m working on an Ocelot which calls for a 2SK30A, but I don’t have any. I have this pack from Amazon (see attached) and I have some 2N5457s and some 2N5458s. Will any of this work as a substitute or should I place an order for the 2SK30As?

 

[jdduffield]

I googled it and found this. Do you think this is a scenario where the 2N5457 would be a good substitute?

 

[Stickman393]

Generally, that's a good swap. IIRC they're fairly similar. You might need to socket and demo...I haven't done the ocelot yet, but jfets can be a pain in certain circuits.

I wouldn't trust Amazon jfets though. No telling what you'll end up getting.

 

[jdduffield]

Generally, that's a good swap. IIRC they're fairly similar. You might need to socket and demo...I haven't done the ocelot yet, but jfets can be a pain in certain circuits.

I wouldn't trust Amazon jfets though. No telling what you'll end up getting.

Thanks. I’ll give it a try. My 2N5457s are from Tayda. I’ll socket them and see what happens.

 

[jessenator]

I've got a number of 2SK30s. Happy to send you a few.

 

[jdduffield]

I've got a number of 2SK30s. Happy to send you a few.

Thank you. You’re too kind. I’ll message you.