Sprauge Atoms
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darrell
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Sprauge Atoms
Why did they quit making them and what are we going to use now? Please dont tell me JJ.Some one will ask whats wrong with JJ?? Lets start with there 12ax7 There unstable I went through 7 of them and finaly threw it on the side of the building where i baught it. Why didnt i sent it to bob you ask?? 7 Time shipping 2 way's is how much? His Q/C needs help big time.If he could get qualty controll under controll he would have a worth tube..2. I did a re cap on my amp and used JJ cans 05/50/400 volt and one of them was noisie and had a bad false echo even thogh i did form them. I havent tried his el34's or any other items he sales.. I figue one out of 9 maybe i should leave well enough alone..Now for the real venture what the hell are we going to do to replace the sprauge's. I read that the TAD are rebranded JJ's.Let the hording begin.Peace out Darrell.Im shure JJ is good stuff But I havent had any luck and its a shame about there little 12ax7's..
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Wicksy
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I believe there were problems with health and safety regulations and the chemicals used. A ball ache but its the way of the world. There was talk of Sozo brand electrolytics but i dont know if anything will get off the ground anytime soon. It would be good though. I need a load of 16uF and 32uF caps for the filtering on my vintage Orange and Matamp.
Simon
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justonwo
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justonwo
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Follow-up to my own question . . .
This was posted on the Gear Page by the marketing director for Vishay Sprague. The discontinuation of the Atoms is just a rumor.
"Dear members of this community
My name is Walter Bonomo. I am Marketing Director for Aluminum capacitors for Vishay/Sprague and responsible for the TVA Atom product line, among others. I would like to state that, despite information on some websites, THERE IS NO INTENTION TO DISCONTINUE THE TVA ATOM PRODUCT LINE.
We were indeed forced to make price adjustments to this line due to increasing costs of raw materials. On the other hand, the intention is to continue the manufacturing and supply of these products, under the existing channels.
If any doubts, or if you want to check the authenticity of this post, please feel free to email me.
I appreciate if you can help me discontinue these rumors and spread the correct information.
Regards
Walter Bonomo
Marketing Director
Aluminum Capacitors
Vishay"
"Dear members of this community
My name is Walter Bonomo. I am Marketing Director for Aluminum capacitors for Vishay/Sprague and responsible for the TVA Atom product line, among others. I would like to state that, despite information on some websites, THERE IS NO INTENTION TO DISCONTINUE THE TVA ATOM PRODUCT LINE.
We were indeed forced to make price adjustments to this line due to increasing costs of raw materials. On the other hand, the intention is to continue the manufacturing and supply of these products, under the existing channels.
If any doubts, or if you want to check the authenticity of this post, please feel free to email me.
I appreciate if you can help me discontinue these rumors and spread the correct information.
Regards
Walter Bonomo
Marketing Director
Aluminum Capacitors
Vishay"