I have had good results using a 2SD1427, it is the exact same case type. The important theing is to replace the caps, especially C08, and check all over there for bad connections. The transistor should not run too hot, not more than 145 degree F. I do not think NTE as that case type. BTW, that transistor for the TX82 is 198794 and the same transistor is in the CTC136 as a 177791. John. David Lessard wrote: > HOT in this TV is a S2000A, crosses to a NTE2354. Would a NTE2353 work? > Differences: NTE2353 is .1us slower, 80 watts less power, and has a > damper diode. I intend to order and install the NTE2454, as I said, it's > just a question. > > David Lessard. > > Alexandria Electronics > 50 Harrison Street > Alexandria, Ontario > K0C-1A0 > > mr_fixit@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > > ***************************************************************************** > Lost Password: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". > Email Archives: > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > -- John Mielke Main TV Longmont,Co 80501 303 776 6955 303 776 0792 fax maintv@xxxxxxxxxxx ***************************************************************************** Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/