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• NOS (New Old Stock) from eBay, Utsource, or Alibaba – caution: many fakes exist.
• Used pulls from broken amplifiers (e.g., older JVC, Kenwood, or Technics models).
• Repair kits from specialized audio parts suppliers like Donberg Electronics or Profusion.

Finding the Datasheet

Pin Configuration

Standby/Mute:

Pins used to control the power-on pop and silence the output. 5. Design and Maintenance Tips Heatsinking is Non-Negotiable