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rob77:

--- Quote from: mapleLC on June 17, 2022, 09:03:30 pm ---file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/ADS_brochure_english.pdf

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we can't read files from your computer ;)
bdunham7:

--- Quote from: mapleLC on June 17, 2022, 09:03:30 pm ---What do you think as a mix of more modern design and build quality?

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If you have space for the monster and can get one very cheap, I suppose it meets your criteria.  I'm sure they're built like tanks.  Hopefully not like Russian tanks.  But I don't think I'd want to spend $900 for one on eBay when a $300 model from Siglent or Rigol will outperform it in almost every way imaginable.

One thing to look for is the R&S software--you may not be able to get that and thus you may not be able to use anything but the built-in functions. 
tautech:

--- Quote from: bdunham7 on June 17, 2022, 10:31:10 pm ---
--- Quote from: mapleLC on June 17, 2022, 09:03:30 pm ---What do you think as a mix of more modern design and build quality?

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If you have space for the monster and can get one very cheap, I suppose it meets your criteria.  I'm sure they're built like tanks.  Hopefully not like Russian tanks.  But I don't think I'd want to spend $900 for one on eBay when a $300 model from Siglent or Rigol will outperform it in almost every way imaginable.

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Yep, SDG1032X was quite a steal at $319 however they are back to their release price if $359 unless you can find one at the old price somewhere.  :(
Couple one with the free EasyWaveX SW and you have a very capable tool.
mapleLC:

--- Quote from: rob77 on June 17, 2022, 10:15:41 pm ---
--- Quote from: mapleLC on June 17, 2022, 09:03:30 pm ---file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/ADS_brochure_english.pdf

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we can't read files from your computer ;)

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Ha ha.  What kind of engineer are you?  |O

nctnico:

--- Quote from: bdunham7 on June 17, 2022, 10:31:10 pm ---
--- Quote from: mapleLC on June 17, 2022, 09:03:30 pm ---What do you think as a mix of more modern design and build quality?

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If you have space for the monster and can get one very cheap, I suppose it meets your criteria.  I'm sure they're built like tanks.  Hopefully not like Russian tanks.  But I don't think I'd want to spend $900 for one on eBay when a $300 model from Siglent or Rigol will outperform it in almost every way imaginable.

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Actually the Feeltech and Uni-t models already run circles around the R&S ADS! The only thing that the R&S ADS has going for it, is sequence mode but in order to use that effectively you'll need the PC software that goes with it. But that PC software seems to be no longer available (it wasn't a free download). Also build quality issues on a similar generator from R&S: https://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=2417 All in all the R&S ADS is the perfect unit to show that technology has advanced a lot.

Edit: if you really want to buy a good used function generator then look at the Tektronix AFG3000 series (AFG3022 for example).
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