Looking for one LM3886TF

[Delta362]

I'm trying to find any legitimate LM3886TF amplifier chips. Mouser has them on backorder for another year, but I'm needing one to finish a repair. Octopart lists many places that I've never dealt with and don't know if they are reputable or not.

I did try B&D, but they confirmed their in-stock status was an error. Does anyone have one they'd be willing to sell to me? Or know of any reputable places that have non-counterfeit stock?

Thank you!

[Jon Snell]

Have you tried the manufacturer? They have them in stock.

https://www.ti.com/product/LM3886/part-details/LM3886TF

[Delta362]

I created an account there and it now shows them as out of stock.

[Delta362]

Both the regular version (LM3886TF) and the lead free (LM3886TF/NOPD) show out of stock when I am logged in.

[g1]

Can't use a T type?

[Delta362]

Yes, I would be able to use a T type. I'd just need to make sure to include the insulator. But, I haven't found any of the T type in stock either. Got any reliable leads?

[DrGonz78]

Way expensive these chips! And this is probably a used chip. Syntaur is a very dependable company and I trust them. UTsource has a few listings that range $30-60+ for the IC. Edit: it actually says it’s new.


https://syntaur.com/searchInv.php?itemName=Lm3886tf

[nosaj]

i've ordered many things from Syntaur. great place.
nosaj

[DrGonz78]

I also like their YouTube channel.

[g1]

I haven't found any of the T type in stock either. Got any reliable leads?

I thought maybe someone here might have one. I guess TI didn't have them in stock either?

[Delta362]

Syntaur is definitely proud of them!

TI didn't have any in stock of any of the varieties.

And yes, g1, I was hoping someone here had one that they were willing to sell before I spend almost 4x the normal cost for one at Syntaur.

[Delta362]

Got one on order from Syntaur and it shipped today. Though pricey, it was approved for purchase. Thanks for the lead!

[DrGonz78]

Yeah I checked my stash here in the garage. I thought I had bought some extra for a Roland cube 60 years ago. I should have bought a bunch of those damn things. The one I found was a tda7293 or something. But I still feel like there are a couple 3886 chips lost somewhere. Wish I would’ve found them. Glad you got the part.

edit: that reads funny. No I didn’t get them 60 years ago.

[Delta362]

Thanks, DrGonz! In my case, I'm looking for it to repair a Roland Cube 60D, just like you had. I'll pick up a few when they come back in stock next year and at a reasonable price.

[Delta362]

Got the chip installed and all is working properly. Thank you for the sourcing lead, DrGonz78!