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

--- Quote from: Fungus on August 25, 2018, 06:38:33 pm ---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..."

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I want a bench scope, and that isn't, so it's a no-go for general use as I have no desire to be stuck to a computer. I don't think it's expensive at all, and I actually already had that bundle bookmarked in case I do decide to buy that toy. A reliable scope is what I need, and for actual scopin' I don't think I would call that more reliable than either of the other models. It's also not USB isolated, so I would need to add that to the mix too.


--- Quote from: bitseeker on August 25, 2018, 06:59:42 pm ---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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Thanks, as I mentioned, I do believe they're both overkill. ;) The thing that irks me is the "older tech" repeating in my head makes me feel unsatisfied with the Rigol - as silly as that is. The better processing and networking potential on the Siglent is very tempting...but I could find myself wanting to replace either one of these in a year or two, so  |O ...

I hear you on the heat shrink, I've seen some serious nightmares. Some people's sloppiness can be bad enough, remove the board on a PTP build and it can get scary.
Fungus:

--- Quote from: KungFuJosh on August 25, 2018, 09:14:05 pm ---I want a bench scope, and that isn't, so it's a no-go for general use

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Yeah, I know what you mean. I'd want a really fancy probe before I attach one to a tube amp.

KungFuJosh:

--- Quote from: Fungus on August 25, 2018, 10:36:24 pm ---Yeah, I know what you mean. I'd want a really fancy probe before I attach one to a tube amp.

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Are you being sarcastic or do you mean because of the high voltage?
Fungus:
High voltage.
KungFuJosh:

--- Quote from: Fungus on August 25, 2018, 10:59:30 pm ---High voltage.

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Most of my circuits peak around 350VDC. With my current probes (Pico TA131), the x10 covers 600V, so I think I'm okay there. Is there any reason I should be concerned in that scenario?

I'm planning on getting some fixed x100 Cal Test CT2707 probes that do 1200V.

................and I also have some differential probes bookmarked. I really don't want to bother with them though if they're not going benefit me in my simple(ish) tube circuits.
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