I learned an important lesson about parts availability when I had my mishap with the 130/2W resistors. When I blew mine up, I ordered those resistors from Mouser, but they said they were out and the lead time was 12 weeks. I thought, surely, it couldn’t possibly be 12 weeks, right? So I placed the order and then called Eileen to see if she had any that weren’t already allocated to kits that were in process. She did have some that were available and she sent them to me. I got them in a couple days, put the amp back together and lived happily ever after (Eileen is, often, the best friend you’ll ever have). Anyway, having forgotten about the Mouser order, 12 weeks later those resistors showed up in my PO Box. So, the moral of this story is; when Mouser says it will take 12, or whatever number of weeks to get something, they aren’t kiddin’. That event also showed me the wisdom of using clip leads, instead of probes, when testing in tight spots. When that resistor blew it was like a firecracker goin’ off.
Jamie
