Recapping SG-9500, substitute for Q11 (2SK30A) on EQ boards?

[hertzdonut]

I've put together my list for recapping my SG-9500, but I've come up short searching for a cross-reference to the 2SK30A transistor. Does anyone have a recommended substitute? I've got everything else. I did find a place that has the actual 2SK30A (B&D Enterprises), but I'm looking to avoid buying just those there and spending a crap load on shipping. (I usually get all my stuff from mouser).

Thanks in advance!

Jeff

 

[markthefixer]

Those are NOT preemptively replaced, and more and more of those transistors are going the way of the dodo.

It is used as a muting gate in that unit. If the muting isn't working, then replace it.

I hoard my remaining Mouser supplies of those, only using them when absolutely necessary - not preemptively

PLUS there is no advantage to doing the preemptive replacements with this part.

 

[hertzdonut]

Mark, thanks for the fast reply, I appreciate it! I will heed your advice, and leave the 2SK30A's untouched. My recap is for longevity purposes, and the unit functions as it should. (As much as it shows me, anyway. I haven't done precise testing and measuring, but judging only from use.)(Cutting or boosting each freq, etc)

Thanks again!

Jeff