"Peter L. Peres" wrote:

> >I'm always curious why anyone would need a germanium diode when there
> >are MUCH better diodes readily available.  I do give credence to efforts
> >at restoring original equipment.
>
> Could you give an example type number that is not 'unavailabilium' in
> small quantity ?

No, I did not say they were unavailable.

>
> Ge is good in certain circuits because it has a soft knee. Replacing it
> with a sharp knee modern Shottky or whatever diode produces entirely
> different results.

Sounds like the "soft" sound you get from a tube vs Transistor myth.

>
>
> Peter
>
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