| Mark Hathaway |
Howdy guys,
I'v not got prices, and my local distributor for Crystal here in oz is a pain (and a USA based source is going to be cheaper), is there anyone else interested or thinking about starting a GB of cs8416?
Regards,
Mark |
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| mcs |
I can get them easily in Denmark. I paid approx. $4.50 each when I bought three CS8415As a month ago. I don't know how many you have to order to get a discount, but I can check the price.
I can get many of the other Crystal chips also.
Best regards,
Mikkel C. Simonsen |
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| electropt |
Hi,
| quote: | Originally posted by mcs
I can get many of the other Crystal chips also.
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Can you get the CS8412? If so, for how much?
Cheers |
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| bigparsnip |
Hi, I can vouch for mcs gettiong hold of the CS4816's as he saved my assa a few weeks ago and got me a couple I need for my fourth year project.
Also, if you are going to get any more, I may end up trying for another two, as I'm not sure how many board revisioins I'm going to get through and I don't want to have to try and remove one of these from a board after it's fixed. |
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| mcs |
| quote: | Originally posted by electropt
Can you get the CS8412? If so, for how much? |
I don't think I can, as it's obsolete. But I'll ask anyway.
Best regards,
Mikkel C. Simonsen |
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| mcs |
Here are some prices. The prices I get from the distributor are quoted in USD, so I have converted all the prices below to USD. All the prices are approximate, and if you live in the EU, you have to add VAT (25%).
CS8412-CP: Obsolete, but available from RS at $24 each, if we order more than 25. The distributor has 12 pcs. of CS8412-CS in stock, and they are $22 each.
CS8414: They are available in packs of 27 from the distributor, but the minimum order is 81 pcs. And the price is $22 each :eek:
I can also get them from another source with no minimun order, but they are just as expensive.
CS8415A: Packs of 27 again, but this time the minimum order is 189 pcs. The price is $4.50 each. I can get those without a minimum order at $9.75 each.
CS8416: Almost the same as the 8415A, but the price is only $4 each. The other figures are the same. The distributor has 34 pcs. of the 8416 in stock (so no minimum order), but they are the CZ (TSSOP) version.
So the "main" chip is either $4 each with a big minimum order, or $4 each in a very small version, or $9.75 each with no minimum order.
Best regards,
Mikkel C. Simonsen |
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| kiwi_abroad |
Hi,
I'm interested in buying some Crystal chips, but I cannot find a distributor. Can someone post a list of distributors that sell individual chips because I'm drawing a blank. I'm not worried what country they are based in.
I'm interested in the CS8416, if this group buy does or does not eventuate, and the new ADC CS5381
Cheers, Adrian |
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| Rjay |
Hi
I would be interested in 2 x CS8412CP and 2 x CS8414 if this GB gets off the ground
Happy Christmas
Roy |
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| Gluca |
I can buy CS8414 (about 12 euro/each), see also the wiki page as a GB is active for that chip, plus any other Cirrus chip here in Italy. Min order is 110euro. They could not sell to anyone but only to distributors and suppliers .... nevertheless I was told they would accept my order.
I can ask for them after the XMas holidays... just drop your messages and I will try to arrange a GB as I need more CS8414 chips as well. I hope the distributor give me an other positive feedback.
I also have 2 PCM1794 from BB in eccess I can send to anyone in need for this stuff. Paid 25 euro/each a week ago. Just let me know.
Ciao
Gianluca |
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| mcs |
| quote: | Originally posted by Gluca
I can buy CS8414 (about 12 euro/each) |
Good to have a better source for the 8414... I think the prices for the other chips are OK, but could you check if they are cheaper in Italy?
Best regards,
Mikkel C. Simonsen |
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| electropt |
Hi,
I cant seem to understand why it is so hard to get good prices on Cirrus ICs. I guess they prefer more profit with less parts sold than the other way around, who can blame them...
And considering that the CS8414 is becoming obsolete as of January, I think, the prices are sure to start to go up, just like it hapened with the CS8412. The problem with the CS8416 is the case IC type, its hard to deal with and dont you even think in reusing it in your next experiment....
Anyway, we're in for a cold cold winter :( |
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| mcs |
| quote: | Originally posted by electropt
I cant seem to understand why it is so hard to get good prices on Cirrus ICs. |
I think most of the prices I got (for the current types) are fine?
| quote: | | And considering that the CS8414 is becoming obsolete as of January, I think, the prices are sure to start to go up, just like it hapened with the CS8412. |
I think that's why I was quoted the $22 price from the distributor...
| quote: | | The problem with the CS8416 is the case IC type, its hard to deal with and dont you even think in reusing it in your next experiment.... |
What's the problem? The CS8415A and CS8416 is available in the same size (SOIC) as the CS8414. I have used the 8415A myself, because it can run on 5V.
Best regards,
Mikkel C. Simonsen |
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| electropt |
Hi,
| quote: | Originally posted by mcs
I think most of the prices I got (for the current types) are fine?
I think that's why I was quoted the $22 price from the distributor...
What's the problem? The CS8415A and CS8416 is available in the same size (SOIC) as the CS8414. I have used the 8415A myself, because it can run on 5V. |
The prices you got are just fine, I was not talking about those in particular, but the CD841X in general... Please dont take this personaly. :)
I was not thinking about the SOIC package when I said what I said,
I was thinking about the TSSOP one. The 3,3V issue is another in the CS8416, and again maybe its just one more reg... One more...
DIY wise is not getting easier IMO...
Cheers |
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| Rjay |
Hi Gianluca
Wiki GB for 8414s is on freeze - suppliers problems!
I am interested in two CS8414, and still require two CS8412CP if these are also available.
Roy |
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| Rjay |
.... and whilst on the subject of DAC input stages does anyone have a source for small quantities of the MiniCircuits T4-6T wideband transformer?
Now for Christmas lunch - it's 2.00pm her in Malaysia
Roy |
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| Gluca |
Ok guys,
I'll call the Italian distributor asking for prices for:
CS3310, CS814, CS8416 and a couple of DACs. Unfortunately I can do that on January 10th after the holidays!! Later on, if they confirm their availability to ship and sell directly to me, I'll place the order for you all.
Anyone interested in CS8414 (and other chips) can have a look on audiochips.net. Not so cheap but a few of them should be available to date.
Buon Natale!
Gluca |
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| electropt |
Hi All,
Does anyone want to invest in some CS8412-CS ICs? :D
Cheers |
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| kiwi_abroad |
Hi,
I'd like to request 2 of CS8416
Regards,
Adrian |
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| Gluca |
OK so far it seems we have
RJAY:
2 CS8412 + 2 CS8414
MARK HATHAWAY:
10 CS8416CZ (TSSOP) what r u going to do with 10 pcs??
KIWI:
2 CS8416 what size???
Myself:
2 CS8414
I will call the italian distributor next monday. Any1 else? I will post a reply after the call.
Ciao belli
Gianluca |
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| Mark Hathaway |
Hello Gluca,
MCS has already gotten me a price of 4 USD per piece for cs8416cz-tssop and I'm about to send him cash, so we'll wait till you post back after your phone call to your local distributor. Hope this is okay with you MCS.
My original "i'm in for 10 pieces of tssop..." was ment for MCS, but it can't hurt to seek more pricing.
Gluca can you please inquire about 10 pieces of cs8416-cz (tssop) and 10 pieces of cs8416-cs (soic), but I suspect they will have large minimum orders. This is why I jumped at 10 pieces of tssop from MCS, I face a 100 piece minimum order here almost 3 times as expensive as MCS's local price
Preferably I would like 10 pieces of soic, but can live with tssop.
Hope this all makes sense and I have not upset anyone,
Regards,
Mark Hathaway |
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| mcs |
No problem with me. I'll order the SOPs if they turn out to be the best option.
Best regards,
Mikkel C. Simonsen |
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| Rjay |
Hi Gianluca
Yes, I'm still in for the two 8412s and two 8414s.
Look forward to your post next week.
Best wishes
Roy |
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| Gluca |
@ Rjay
My point of contact in Memecunique (Italian distributor for Cirrus) is busy in a meeting. She will call me tomorrow. BTW I was told in december that a minimum 110 eur order must be placed: currently we are below this figure. I will let you know.
@ every1
Any interest in Cirrus IC's. We need to have more requests to have this stuff supplied.
Ciao
Gianluca :bawling: :bawling: |
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| phs |
Hey Gluca
ill be in for a few (2-8, will contact friend) CS8414 if you accept PayPal?
ta
Paul |
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| Gluca |
Yes sure this can help to reach the minimum quantity. I have a paypal account.
No answer yet from the distributor :bawling: |
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| Niklas |
Hi everyone!
I am new member...
I wonder if yr buy is already done, otherwise I would like to buy 5-10 CS8416 28 pin SOIC.
//Niklas |
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| Gluca |
ACK! No mails yet from MemecUnique IT. I hope they didn't change their mind. I'll give a last call next monday.
8412 and 8412 are still available at audiochips.net... prices seem expensive btw.
Ciao belli.
Gianluca |
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| Mark Hathaway |
Gluca,
have you recieved an answer from Memec/Unique yet?
Regards,
Mark |
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| Gluca |
Not yet! :bawling:
I have been told mrs. xxxx (salese rep for Cirrus ICs) has been out of office for 1 week or so. I just called and told Memecunique I need a quick definitive answer (yes or not!) as I got bored of all this waiting. They promised an answer by tomorrow.
BTW I found on e-bay an offer for CS8414 @ 9.8 euro each plus 5usd for shipping. I'll buy on e-bay tomorrow if I don't get an answer from Memec. Some chips are still available at audiochips.net, but they seem expensive.
I really can't understand the marketing policy of Crystal... Those ICs are so hard to find while you can find BB or AD almost everywhere! We need another good receiver from other brands definitively.
Gluca |
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| Nisbeth |
Darn! I completely missed this :bawling:
Gluca, I'm interested in some CS8414 (2-4 depending on price) if it's not too late :)
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| Gluca |
@ everyone
Memecunique is completely missing! Quite disappointing. Each time I call there is a new excuse. I am going to order 2 more CS8414 on e-bay for future needs. A guy from Taiwan is selling these ic @ 10 eur/each. Check it out as a very few are left.
In case I receive news from Memecunique I will open a new thread for a GB of CS8414 (if available) and CS8416. Frankly speaking I don't like CS8416: does anybody really need a MUX on it?
Ciao.
Gianluca |
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