BC159 and BC149 Equivalent for Mic Pre?

bob123 · 19th October 2010, 05:00 PM

Hi,

Does anyone know of the best equivalent for bc159 and bc149 for use in a microphone preamplifier? The're both obsolete now and have been for some time. Some are selling on ebay for £2.50 each which is pretty steep for a transistor.

Cheers
Rob

Elvee · 20th October 2010, 08:27 AM

BC550 and BC560 are modern equivalents. SMD versions are BC850 & 860.

fap · 20th October 2010, 10:58 AM

G'day all, yes I concur with the BC550 and BC560 as well. Actually the old humble BC549 and BC559 are pretty good too. Regards, Felix.

mandoblast · 31st October 2010, 11:11 PM

is pretty standard PNP input in pro gear.

19th October 2010, 05:00 PM	#1
bob123 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southampton UK	BC159 and BC149 Equivalent for Mic Pre? Hi, Does anyone know of the best equivalent for bc159 and bc149 for use in a microphone preamplifier? The're both obsolete now and have been for some time. Some are selling on ebay for £2.50 each which is pretty steep for a transistor. Cheers Rob

31st October 2010, 11:11 PM	#4
mandoblast diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2010	2n4403 is pretty standard PNP input in pro gear.

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20th October 2010, 08:27 AM	#2
Elvee diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006	BC550 and BC560 are modern equivalents. SMD versions are BC850 & 860.

20th October 2010, 10:58 AM	#3
fap diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Queensland.	G'day all, yes I concur with the BC550 and BC560 as well. Actually the old humble BC549 and BC559 are pretty good too. Regards, Felix.

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