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Review and tear-down of UNI-T UT612 LCR meter
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don.r:
Is this not true on other meters like the CEM? IIRC, it had the same issue.
iloveelectronics:

--- Quote from: don.r on June 04, 2013, 03:23:20 pm ---Is this not true on other meters like the CEM? IIRC, it had the same issue.

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I have not tried the CEM so can't comment on that. But the Mastech MS5308 definitely doesn't have that problem. It has a super big and clear LCD display.
don.r:
Has the PSU issue on the Mastech been sorted yet? I can find the Mastech for about $180 so I may go for that instead since its true 4w.
iloveelectronics:

--- Quote from: don.r on June 04, 2013, 03:59:48 pm ---Has the PSU issue on the Mastech been sorted yet? I can find the Mastech for about $180 so I may go for that instead since its true 4w.

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Last I heard (a couple of months ago) from Mastech directly, they were only taking away the PSU from the package. No modification to the actual unit. They did mention about removing the DC jack altogether in the future, but not sure if they have taken any real action yet.

I may be biased (because I used to sell them) but I think the MS5308 is a very nice unit other than that power adapter issue. Its size makes it perfect as a bench equipment, though maybe not so much as a handheld device.
Wytnucls:
I wouldn't call the LCD readability a major issue. Just a minor hindrance. The CEM meter has exactly the same display quirk, by the way. At right angle, the LCD is a bit blurred, but still readable. At about 15 degrees and more from vertical the readability is normal. The effect is slightly worse with the backlight on, as seen in the pictures. I got used to it very quickly and don't fret about it.
The main deciding factor should be about true 4-wire measurement requirement, at the same time evaluating the MS5308 own peculiarities, like the lack of a proper calibration button, for instance.
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