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Don't be vague - insist on Sprague!
Unless I can prove they were from an on-shore plant, I NEVER use foreign-branded parts if humanly possible. I've been a tech for 30+ years and a hobbyist / tinkerer before that - and I like to see the same parts as original used in my restos when possible.
I have little choice at work, for example, I recently had a position where I worked with bills of materiel for first-article production, populating the boards and watching them power-up for the first time (I'm an Engineering Tech). My boss would sneer and growl at the very suggestion of most American brands (yes I know most are not produced on our shores either)! Remember, we don't thank Matsushita or Mitsubishi or Mitsumi for our freedom, and they don't get my bux unless it's the last gasp.
I promised not to get worked up for Christmas, but there are two generations out there nowadays who aren't likely to ever have employment in the electronics industry.
Merry Christmas to all and God bless America, especially our unemployed electronic manufacturing workers!
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