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Siglent SDS1104X-E vs. Rigol DS1054Z Advice?
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KungFuJosh:

--- Quote from: tautech on August 25, 2018, 01:40:51 pm ---The point is, the LXI/LAN speed.
With the existing SCPI command set and the inbuilt webserver that includes the command set panel you can yank info from LAN port in close to real-time, or via the USB WiFi for that matter.

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I get that, that's why it gets the point. The question is the real-world application of that in the near future, and especially for me personally. How useful will that point be?

Rigol Pros:
Physical side buttons
UI simplicity
Firmware updates probably less buggy. ;)
Laziness *(already on my bench)
Price

Siglent Pros:
hackable to 200Mhz
Higher multi-channel sampling
1M FFT
No side buttons = more screen space for waveforms
LXI/LAN speed
400VDC input (vs 300VDC) (yes, I know it doesn't matter, but a plus is a plus and mistakes happen)
Optional extras that aren't worth the money especially thanks to toys like the AD2

There's also software spectrum analyzers like spek.cc or friture.org that would probably save me the need for an AD2 if I ever want to bother with that...though the AD2 seems fun and has an AWG.
Fungus:

--- Quote from: KungFuJosh on August 25, 2018, 02:18:13 pm ---the AD2 seems fun and has an AWG.

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An AWG AND a 14-bit oscilloscope in the same device. This combination allows you to generate frequency sweeps and plot the frequency response/harmonic distortion of things like amplifiers.

KungFuJosh:

--- Quote from: Fungus on August 25, 2018, 02:25:33 pm ---An AWG AND a 14-bit oscilloscope in the same device. This combination allows you to generate frequency sweeps and plot the frequency response/harmonic distortion of things like amplifiers.

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Oh, I dig it, but for me it's a toy. I may buy it eventually, but I'm well aware of what it is when I do (a very nice toy). It, and the open-source SA software both negate the ridiculously over-priced add-ons for the Siglent.

 >:D My daughter made me click that.
Fungus:

--- Quote from: KungFuJosh on August 25, 2018, 02:38:23 pm ---Oh, I dig it, but for me it's a toy.

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A "toy" that properly set up (ie. with suitable probes) can probably help you do your job better then either the Rigol or the Siglent.

It looks like they've been building up a nice catalog of accessories since I last checked it out, eg. take a look at this bundle. It's not cheap, but very tempting. The BNC adapter gives you two-channel oscilloscope and two-channel signal generator.



Price is relative though - that entire bundle costs less than just the logic analyzer upgrade for the Siglent.

Oscilloscope bandwidth aside, it's a lot of capability for the money. I wonder how electrically robust it is.

Edit: They claim "robustness to withstand student use..."
bitseeker:

--- Quote from: KungFuJosh on August 25, 2018, 01:31:30 pm ---To be clear, this is the type of guitar amp circuit I build, and yes, I love heat-shrink tubing. ;)

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Thanks for the example. It's helpful to understand what you're working on. It looks like you already have more than enough for your area of interest. I wouldn't look to spend any more. Use what you have, then you'll better know if and when you need more and what will fulfill that need.

Heat shrink is a good thing. I've seen some mighty scary point-to-point constructions — it makes you wonder how the thing doesn't short out just breathing too hard.
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