Hi all,
I have been watching reports on the 2000X HD and am currently waiting on another "all-in" sale on the current €5k pricing
https://www.batronix.com/versand/oszilloskope/Siglent-SDS2354X-hd.htmlSomehow I came across reports on the TDS784D and wondered if a used one might be an option. I'd probably go for a TDS754 (500 MHz version) as I don't need the GHz bandwitdth and as they are quite a bit cheaper (I know that those can be upgraded to 1 GHz, but the required calibration signals are way beyond my possibilities).
I have used the TDS784 a long time ago but don't remember too much. What I recall is its fancy LCD switched color filter in front of a B/W CRT and the purple InstaVu button. As I remember the InstaVu was seldom more than a gimmick - which is clear on hindsight, had it been ready for everyday use, they would have integrated it as standard mode and not added a fancy button.
So, what do you think? Spec differences are obvious (particularly lower noise and 12 bit on the Siglent), but taken that aside what about usability, noise, size, reliability, UI responsiveness, interfacing, failure due to old age?
- Martin