Single source for Kwak parts?

dantwomey · 20th November 2003, 11:11 PM

I'm looking at trying the Kwak Clock v7 and it's the least hassle for me to try and source everything from one supplier. After a modest effort looking through Digikey I see that this particular goal may not be that easy to achieve. Although I did get some good information from a previous question titled, " KWAK CLOCK parts questions ". I'm finding it a challenge to find the AD8561AN and convert some of the 'european' parts (i.e. BC550C) over to the 'north american' part numbers. I would prefer to use Digikey as much as possible here because they cover both Canada and the U.S. Any hints from those who have travelled this path prior to myself?

Regards,
Dan

Bas Horneman · 21st November 2003, 11:45 AM

You could buy it all from Elso himself...

He also sells complete kits. AFAIK

Cheers,
Bas

Tieftoener · 21st November 2003, 02:34 PM

Analog Devices parts are available in the US through Newark, as are the BC550/BC560 parts. The BC parts are just general bipolar transistors - nothing too fancy. MPSA18 would be a good replacement for the BC550. You should be able to get equivalent parts of everything through Newark. There was also another comparator that Elso listed, I think it was Maxim part, but I'm not sure off the top of my head.

Good luck,

Elso Kwak · 21st November 2003, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tieftoener
Analog Devices parts are available in the US through Newark, as are the BC550/BC560 parts. The BC parts are just general bipolar transistors - nothing too fancy. MPSA18 would be a good replacement for the BC550. You should be able to get equivalent parts of everything through Newark. There was also another comparator that Elso listed, I think it was Maxim part, but I'm not sure off the top of my head.

Good luck,

Hi,
www.farnell.com has all the parts. Click on the flag of your country! Don't buy from Newark. They will charge you with incredible high shipping and handling cost. And these costs are not shown on your website order. You eventually see them when you receive the goods or your creditcard account.

patricklyw · 25th November 2003, 08:24 AM

Yes, I have ordered most of the parts online from Farnell. Good price and service.

HeadSh0T · 25th November 2003, 04:32 PM

where are you located? If you're in toronto, you can get everything from Supremetronic. They have BCxxx, 2SK, 2SJ, 2SA, etc..... because they source their parts from Asia..

As for the AD8561, you can order free samples from Analog Devices.

dantwomey · 25th November 2003, 09:14 PM

After carefully reading all of the responses. I decided to buy a 'kit' from Elso. Although it wasn't the most cost effective approach I decided that Elso's 'support' of the DIY community should receive alittle support in return. Hence, my purchase from him.

Regards,
Dan

patricklyw · 26th November 2003, 04:57 AM

I am DIYing a Elso Clock too. May I know how I can purchase a kit? or just the PCB?

dantwomey · 26th November 2003, 11:26 PM

Contact Elso. I'm sure he'll give you whatever information you require.

Regards,
Dan

20th November 2003, 11:11 PM	#1
dantwomey diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada	Single source for Kwak parts? I'm looking at trying the Kwak Clock v7 and it's the least hassle for me to try and source everything from one supplier. After a modest effort looking through Digikey I see that this particular goal may not be that easy to achieve. Although I did get some good information from a previous question titled, " KWAK CLOCK parts questions ". I'm finding it a challenge to find the AD8561AN and convert some of the 'european' parts (i.e. BC550C) over to the 'north american' part numbers. I would prefer to use Digikey as much as possible here because they cover both Canada and the U.S. Any hints from those who have travelled this path prior to myself? Regards, Dan

21st November 2003, 11:45 AM	#2
Bas Horneman diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Netherlands Blog Entries: 18	You could buy it all from Elso himself... He also sells complete kits. AFAIK Cheers, Bas __________________ Boatanchor amps forum My "adventures" in audio

21st November 2003, 02:34 PM	#3
Tieftoener diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Coastal AL	Analog Devices parts are available in the US through Newark, as are the BC550/BC560 parts. The BC parts are just general bipolar transistors - nothing too fancy. MPSA18 would be a good replacement for the BC550. You should be able to get equivalent parts of everything through Newark. There was also another comparator that Elso listed, I think it was Maxim part, but I'm not sure off the top of my head. Good luck, __________________ Tieftoener -- You're ears can sense a movement in air that causes your eardrum to move less than 1/10th of the diameter of a Hydrogen atom! Don't abuse the one of the most amazing organs your Creator gave you!

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25th November 2003, 08:24 AM	#5
patricklyw diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hong Kong	Yes, I have ordered most of the parts online from Farnell. Good price and service.

25th November 2003, 04:32 PM	#6
HeadSh0T diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	where are you located? If you're in toronto, you can get everything from Supremetronic. They have BCxxx, 2SK, 2SJ, 2SA, etc..... because they source their parts from Asia.. As for the AD8561, you can order free samples from Analog Devices.

25th November 2003, 09:14 PM	#7
dantwomey diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada	After carefully reading all of the responses. I decided to buy a 'kit' from Elso. Although it wasn't the most cost effective approach I decided that Elso's 'support' of the DIY community should receive alittle support in return. Hence, my purchase from him. Regards, Dan

26th November 2003, 04:57 AM	#8
patricklyw diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hong Kong	I am DIYing a Elso Clock too. May I know how I can purchase a kit? or just the PCB?

26th November 2003, 11:26 PM	#9
dantwomey diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada	Contact Elso. I'm sure he'll give you whatever information you require. Regards, Dan

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