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Old June 26th, 2009, 05:38 PM   #3 (permalink)
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There is not going to be any difference. Most integrated circuits are made both in SMT and DIP8 packages. The parts are identical. For a stompbox we are talking milliamps of power here.

SMT is more the domain of big electronics manufacturers not the hobbyist or boutique builder.

It is a whole lot harder to build using SMT because the parts are so tiny to work with and you need a different type of soldering station. And most of all you need much better lighting and better eyesight.

Assuming you are good with a soldering iron there is no advantage either way.

Bill
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