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Longer I wish.....

Posted by Barry (A) on October 22, 2007 at 19:46:09

In Reply to: How long do Blackgate capacitors last? posted by Iczerman on October 21, 2007 at 18:54:08:

Maybe a legit question as many N, NX & FX values are already extinct. As most of you know, production ceased on these last Summer. You'll want to savor yours... maybe encase them in lucite and put them on your fireplace mantle (your friends will think you are nuts!).

I wonder why no other manufacturer picks up the patent rights on these? I've been buying these for years and love them. The end of production has to hurt specialty parts suppliers and modders businesses. They'll probably think up gimmicks but these were the real deal.

It's funny how things like this are at the center of our universe but that world is so small and economically shaky. Let's hope someone figures out how to make the business model work. I'd like to see someone start manufacturing these again like they did with all the great old tubes of yore -- 300Bs and such.

I can dream can't I?

Barry

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