I got AMPROBE AM-270 (Brymen) and it has all and more than you need for around $100.
Very fast, accurate, fast bar graph, amazing built quality, stable readings...
Cons: a bit of settling time needed for DC, continuity mode is not latched and is not as scratchy as chinese meters, something between and I really like it, its as fast as with fluke. Check out teardown pictures here on forum...
For $29 more you could get this DMM and also that DE-5000 LCR meter, I think its better value than that Agilent alone.
Another vote for the Amprobe AM-270 (
here) + a DER-EE DE-5000 LCR meter w/ test leads (
here)
, as a DMM isn't going to have the range or features of an LCR meter.
It'll take ~ an additional $80 though ($109 for the DMM + $118 for the LCR to your door from the above links). Well worth the additional cost though, if you do need that kind of capability.
FWIW, the alligator clips are great for PTH, and the tweezers for SMD (guard wire isn't critical as a general rule, but is a good idea to go ahead and get at the same time, as it's inexpensive that way). They also make an optical-USB interface kit and AC adapter, which is handy for batch testing (verifying parts meet spec, go/no-go, or part matching).
Do note that capacitors must be discharged prior to testing with this LCR, or you will damage it (it doesn't have any protections, as they'd interfere with it's accuracy).
Regarding scratchiness on non-latched continuity meters, quality probes make a significant difference; as in can eliminate the scratchiness (I had the same issue with my Brymen BM857A with the OEM probes, but my Probemaster's cleaned it right up
).
BTW, the Amprobe AM-270 is a rebadged Brymen BM817S, but the Amprobe is easier to find and similarly priced IME (tme.eu in Poland sells the BM817S for ~$111 + ~$10 for shipping <currently shows stock = 0>; they ship internationally though, and generally speaking, have the lowest prices on Brymen meters with shipping from what I've seen). TEquipment also sells internationally, though I've no idea what shipping to India will run you (worth trying out in the cart though
).