External cap for RAT with metal can LM308??

[Govmnt_Lacky]

I combed the search thread and google. Just a simple question:

Is the external 30pF cap needed with the LM308AH metal can op amp?

I know it is needed with the PDIP LM308N. I thought I read something long ago that it was not needed with the metal can.

Anyone have any first-hand knowledge with this?

Thanks 

[anchovie]

There's nothing in the LM308A datasheet that says "compensation cap not needed for metal can". Plus the can still gives access to those pins.

[slacker]

As far as I know the compensation cap is a crucial part of the RAT's sound, it should work fine without it but it won't sound like a RAT.

[Govmnt_Lacky]

I appreciate all of the responses 

I think I am just going to try it with the 33pF cap and see how it goes. Its within +/- 10% so I don't expect any problems