Best place to source obsolete parts?

I'm working on repairing a tuner that uses a LM1865N and a LM4500AN. I suspect either or both might be bad. I can't find anyone who sells these. Anyone have any leads on good obsolete parts places? Thanks.

mskeen08-10-2007 3:14am

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sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 08-10-2007 at 01:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A good way is to Google the part number and maybe a couple key words if you get too many unrelated hits. A lot of people post their available parts lists, which Google usually finds.
mskeen OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 08-10-2007 at 03:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I tried Google and I found a few places that only deal in large quantities. I did find a place over in Japan but the website is a real chore even using Googles translator.
sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 08-10-2007 at 03:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Did you ask them if they would sell just a few ??? I find the answer is many times yes..
zigonht Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 124 posts 08-10-2007 at 04:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete mskeen, I work in the component industry, many times if you tell the company the part is for testing they will send you a sample part...shoot me a line if you still have trouble

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