EE question: oscillators

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I can't seem to find the answer to this question, wondering if anyone knew. What is the advantage of using discrete transistors over op amps for an oscillator?Thanks

 

[PottedMeat]

I guess you could achieve higher frequencies with a simple transistor in the loop than a operational amplifier. I don't think you see very many opamps in RF signal generation.

 

[chowmein]

I was under the impression that op amps had higher freq capabilities for RF applications.