Vintage Synth Repair

Maybe try here:

http://www.dalbani.co.uk/catalogue/product_details.php?id=24954

http://www.dalbani.co.uk/catalogue/product_details.php?id=7247

-TF

--- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, "nervejam" <paul.rak@...> wrote:
>
> I can see listings for tubes of 4011s, £6.49 for 20, etc
> No tc5501 anywhere, or 5101 either..
> 
> --- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, Philip <eggwheatis@> wrote:
> >
> > I source all my IC's off ebay usually.
> > 
> > 5501 ram is the same as 5101 ram which is plentiful also used in tons of 
> > Williams pinballs and video games.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > ________________________________
> > From: rakky <pargroups@>
> > To: vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Fri, 10 September, 2010 11:13:54
> > Subject: [vintagesynthrepair] Needs some chips: 4011 and TC5501P-1
> > 
> >   
> > I'm about to start mucking about with a few old drum machines (DR-55s, 
> > Soundmasters and EDC). These were considered uneconomic to fix, 5 years ago. 
> > Now, a DR-55 can go for £200..
> > 
> > Usual problem with DR-55s is the 4011 chips pack up. Maplins are charging nearly 
> > a quid for a 4011, and I've found them to be a bit hit-or-miss. And they don't 
> > have any in stock locally. 
> > 
> > Anyone have a suggestion for a cheap UK supplier?
> > 
> > Next-up, I have at least one machine which is playing-up as if the RAM chip is 
> > duff. Unfortunately, the chip is a Toshiba TC5501P-1.
> > Again, any suggestions for a cheap UK supplier?
> > 
> > What's really annoying is that I had a tube of 4011s somewhere (5 years ago). 
> > Can I hell find them :(
> >
>