[sdiy] 3080---defunct?

[patchell]

    According to their website, it is still an active part, although, I
suppose that doesn't really mean anything.  Still, the CA3280 is also
still being made.  And the NE5517 last time I checked is still around.

metasonix at earthlink.net wrote:

> In speaking to a rep at one of our suppliers today
> I asked if they could get 3080 OTAs. He said, and
> I quote, "Intersil was the last manufacturer, and they
> just dropped it from the product line. When the last
> stock is gone, that's it."
> The LM13600 and 13700A are already belly-up.
> I guess the plain 13700 is the only OTA left.
>
> Unless Paul knows more about this, perhaps
> some lifetime purchases are in order?
>
> E. Barbour
> metasonix

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