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Are 'premium' scope brands still justified?

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AndyC_772:
I've had issues with rotary encoders on both Tek and Agilent scopes. I'd have expected that they'd be optical, with nothing to wear out, but clearly that's not the case even on those brands.

With that in mind, if Siglent's encoders are a bit rubbish too, I doubt I'd even register it as an issue.

Martin72:
I found the encoders on the SDS2000X HD to be of much higher quality than on the SDS2000X plus.
But this could also have been due to the clicking noise. ;)
No, the overall feel was simply of a higher quality, and I'm not talking about the aluminum handle. ;)

joeqsmith:

--- Quote from: KungFuJosh on April 15, 2024, 07:13:15 pm ---The 800 is good for some stuff, but it's max 200MHz, lower specs, less triggers, etc. You could probably get a loaner for even the 2000 or 3000 stuff (eventually). If you need 1GHz, 3000 series is your starting place.

--- End quote ---

The 800 would only be for evaluating a second Siglent product.   Needs were outlined in my other thread but really only looking for 500MHz or so BW.   Nothing special.   

KungFuJosh:

--- Quote from: joeqsmith on April 15, 2024, 09:24:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: KungFuJosh on April 15, 2024, 07:13:15 pm ---The 800 is good for some stuff, but it's max 200MHz, lower specs, less triggers, etc. You could probably get a loaner for even the 2000 or 3000 stuff (eventually). If you need 1GHz, 3000 series is your starting place.

--- End quote ---

The 800 would only be for evaluating a second Siglent product.   Needs were outlined in my other thread but really only looking for 500MHz or so BW.   Nothing special.

--- End quote ---

I only mentioned the 1G because you said earlier "the rare occasions when I need 1GHz..."

I assume the 800 is great, but I don't think it will give you a valid idea of the higher end quality. I think my Plus model is great, and Martin who previously owned both the Plus and the HD thought the HD was much better, and now he's waiting for a 3000.

I think if 500MHz is enough for you, then the 2000 with the sale bundle is a killer deal. Your skill level is well above mine, so check the specs for yourself. 😉

tautech:

--- Quote from: joeqsmith on April 15, 2024, 09:24:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: KungFuJosh on April 15, 2024, 07:13:15 pm ---The 800 is good for some stuff, but it's max 200MHz, lower specs, less triggers, etc. You could probably get a loaner for even the 2000 or 3000 stuff (eventually). If you need 1GHz, 3000 series is your starting place.

--- End quote ---

The 800 would only be for evaluating a second Siglent product.   Needs were outlined in my other thread but really only looking for 500MHz or so BW.   Nothing special.

--- End quote ---
FYI
The larger 12" display versions SDS6000A start from 500 MHz and under 1/2 the cost of 15" 3 GHz 12bit SDS7304A.
The 2 GHz SDS6204A I have is still just a little more than 1/2 the cost of SDS7304A.

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