I have a few comments, without the criticisms.
Since it appears as you are new to electronics, here are the basics:
. Dave explains what and why. His advice is very much still relevant. Evaluate what you need and separate from what you want. Use Dave's suggestions as a template and substitute equipment (some of the recommendations are pretty old). I wrestled with the same questions when I was purchasing test gear for my workbench -- whether to buy once and cry once, or buy cheap and buy often. I chose the middle path.
I started this thread at the request of ez24, I have already purchased the following:
Rigol MSO4014: $2594 (Still returnable, not 100% sure I'm going to keep it yet)
Personally, I wouldn't purchase a higher end Rigol/Siglent. I would send the scope back. They might be unbeatable on the lower end of the spectrum, but the value rapidly diminishes as you spend more money.
For another $1k you can get a 4-channel 100MHz Tektronix MDO3014. Right now there is a promotion where you get the 3GHz spectrum analyzer option and embedded bundle. You can upgrade to 200MHz for ~$700 later, or if you aren't concerned with warranty, you can hack it and now you have a 500MHz scope + 25Mhz arbitrary waveform generator, and 16b channel logic analyzer (you will still need to buy the expensive probes).
That being said, I would recommend you get a way cheaper scope or MSO. I started with a 50MHz Rigol scope until I could justify buying a "better" scope. I now appreciate it. My new scope doesn't sound like a diesel engine or flicker like a lightning storm having sex with a discotech.
Analog Discovery: $159 (2 differential channel 40 MHz scope, 2 channel 10 MHz AWG, 10 MHz Network Analyzer, 16 channel LA)
Build my own power supply using recycled parts: free
Banggood.com M12864 LCR ESR Transistor meter: $20
Extech EX210T True RMS + IR temperature Multimeter: $34
If you want to spend money, I'd suggest to buy a better DMM or two, like a Fluke 87/289 and forget about a 6.5 digit bench meter. I bought a $20 ESR meter and it was worthless. I ended up purchasing a BK LCR meter.
Radio Shack 2200172 AC/DC Digital Clamp On Multimeter. $13
Unless you are fixing air conditioners or doing maintenance, I can't really understand why you would have a clamp on meter. So far, I've never run into a situation where I needed or wanted a clamp on meter.
Make Soldering Station Starter Kit: $25
Think about getting a good soldering station, and possibly a hot air station for smd. Again, watch Dave's video and spread the money around focusing on getting the biggest bang for your money.
Don't forget about cables, adapters, debugging pods, parts, etching supplies, copper clad board, drills, drill bits, solderless bread board, wires, orders to board houses, more parts, books, enclosures, development boards... you will spend eventually spend all your money, trust me. The list is endless...