2SK596S and J201

[RobA]

I'm getting ready to place a Mouser order, so I'm doing my standard run through the transistors to see if they have anything interesting and came across a couple of JFETs. The first is the 2SK596S from On Semi. It's an audio JFET. The only other thing I came across is that it looks to be a Sanyo part that On has now because they purchased Sanyo semiconductor. Anyone know anything about this one? The data sheet is here,
http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/308/2SK596S-D-516274.pdf

The second is that it looks like there is a new manufacturer of J201's. Totally overpriced especially compared to using SMD with an adapter board, but I figured I put up the link here anyway in case anyone really needed a PTH J201 and didn't want to risk the scammers.

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/InterFET/J201/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvplms98TlKY8skfZQpQP4sTauuqV%252bhBdb8eh7Ae4NdvQ%3d%3d

[Frag Magnet]

The second is that it looks like there is a new manufacturer of J201's. Totally overpriced especially compared to using SMD with an adapter board, but I figured I put up the link here anyway in case anyone really needed a PTH J201 and didn't want to risk the scammers.

$3.30 a pop, Jesus!

I guess I'll stick to Smallbear for now.

[billstein]

I've started using SMD with the adapter boards. It works great.

[chromesphere]

I've started using SMD with the adapter boards. It works great.

^ this.  Its just not worth the hassle imo.  Of course you can get them cheaper then my store from mouser etc if you buy bulk:

http://www.diyguitarpedals.com.au/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6