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Yet Another DMM Indecision Post
KungFuJosh:
--- Quote from: Fungus on May 09, 2023, 01:41:36 am ---Maybe you should look into LCR meters first. That would free your mind when you go looking for a DMM.
The DE-5000 is popular around here: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/recommendation-on-a-decent-lcr-meter/
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I mentioned in the OP that I already have the DE-5000, the Shannon tweezers, and my Amprobe 37XR-A all can do inductance. Since my Amprobe has it, I was hoping another nice DMM does too. Not a deal breaker either way. I like to be lazy and not have to reach into my meter drawer and pull out another device if I don't have to. 😉
GigaJoe:
i would suggest a dual display bench dmm , that can measure 2 functions in the same time, playing with sound amplifiers very much to measure AC and DC in the same time, or AC current and voltage , it kind useful. Sometimes i need precision to match resistors for filters. or so ...
200000 count or 5.5 digit qute useful as you can do choose between precision, wide range ( set to 200.00 V - cover all your basic measures no worries ) or speed ( like set 3.5 digit with a few hundreds updates per sec - very useful for spikes )
and it should not be a new device ...
check this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/394614612431 , dual display
disassemble, replace caps, clean the case \ cover ; maybe buttons , display perfect, dont like it will sell in a moment for the same price ...
Fungus:
--- Quote from: KungFuJosh on May 09, 2023, 01:51:28 am ---I like to be lazy and not have to reach into my meter drawer and pull out another device if I don't have to. 😉
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You could tape the DE-5000 to the top of the bench DMM instead of keeping it in a drawer.
Bench DMM with built-in LCR meter! :)
J-R:
My 2 cents:
The Amprobe 37XR-A is decent. 10,000 count plus some bonus functions. But the 50k/60k count Brymens would be a step up in resolution and accuracy and are pretty popular. US warranty support might be a minor negative.
A modern bench DMM could offer you a large, color screen with trend information and lots of statistics all at once. Then there is the 4-wire Ohms mode which may or may not be interesting depending on use case and the fact you already have the DE-5000.
A calibrated, vintage bench DMM could offer lots of spot-on digits. Everything else is somewhat lacking.
BillyO:
--- Quote from: Fungus on May 09, 2023, 01:41:36 am ---A non-isolated DMM would be as much use as a chocolate teapot.
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Such a thing exists. This last Easter we found a chocolate teapot with a little chick in it. Like a hollow chocolate Easter egg, except in the shape of a chick filled teapot. I could not help wondering how much work it was getting the printed foil lined up right on those. :-//
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