Is Naim running short of transistors ?

Posted by: hifidaddy on 13 March 2001

When I visited www.zetex.com, supplier of transistors, I realised that some types used in the Naim preamps, like ZTX384, are marked obsolete from end of March 2001 on the site http://www.zetex.com/s46.shtm.

Did I mix some things, if not, then I am asking, what is Naim going to do ?

regards,
Hartmut from Munich

Posted on: 13 March 2001 by Paul Stephenson
"what is Naim going to do" buy a lot!!
Posted on: 13 March 2001 by Greg Beatty
Paul -

The language may not be quite right, but if the transistors are marked "Obsolete" rather than just "Discontinuted", then perhaps the manufacturer has what they feel is a better version of the component. If so, would Naim try the new one and then decide whether to use the new one or stockpile the old one?

Just curious...

- GregB

Posted on: 13 March 2001 by bam
Hey Paul,
I've got a few in my cupboard if you run short. Just let me know mate.
BAM
Posted on: 13 March 2001 by Paul Stephenson
"Naim try the new one and then decide whether to use the new one or stockpile the old one?"

This unfortunatley is almost a monthly occurence. We spend a large amount of our R&D time looking for replacement components. We have a most endangered list!
We would always try to find a replacement but if not or until we can find an alternative or a re-design solution, we buy, in some cases five years or more stock! (doen't look very good on the balance sheet)

Posted on: 14 March 2001 by Peter Stockwell
Paul

quote:
We would always try to find a replacement but if not or until we can find an alternative or a re-design solution, we buy, in some cases five years or more stock! (doen't look very good on the
balance sheet)

No worries for the 5 series then, coz' I'm thinking of a NAIT or 112/150.

confused

Peter

Posted on: 14 March 2001 by Paul Stephenson
No Problem, go for it!!