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(PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Letterhead)
EXHIBIT 16.1
September 1, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Aerovox Inc. (copy attached), which we
understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as
part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated August 30, 2000. We agree with the
statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
BY /S/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
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cc: Mr. Robert Elliott, Chief Executive Officer, Aerovox Inc.
