[sdiy] Opinions on multimeters?

[Seb Francis]

Yeah, I'll second that, excellent meter ... 0.03% basic DC V accuracy, 
so for a 1V pitch CV that's like less than half a cent.

Seb


John Loffink wrote:
> Take a look at the Extech MM 560, about $230 and outspecs anything by Fluke
> or B&K in its price range last time I looked, incuding highly accurate
> frequency measurements.
>
> John Loffink
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> http://www.wavemakers-synth.com
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:synth-diy-
>> bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Adam Schabtach
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:39 PM
>> To: 'Synth DIY'
>> Subject: [sdiy] Opinions on multimeters?
>>
>> I'm about to indulge myself in a new multimeter, mostly for use with my
>> synth-building and microprocessor-futzing activities. Of primary interest
>> to
>> me is DC measurement accuracy. I'm interested in any opinions that anyone
>> cares to offer.
>>
>> The two I'm currently most interested in are the Fluke 87V and the B+K
>> Precision 2890A. They both have a street price of around $300. The B+K
>> seems
>> to spec out a little better and has more features (e.g. an optional USB
>> interface). On the other hand, many years ago when I worked with people
>> who
>> were Serious About Test Equipment, Fluke was the brand of choice.
>>
>> Any other brands I should be considering? I'd rather not go much higher in
>> price. On the other hand, any candidates have to have "basic DC accuracy"
>> better than 0.5%. Thanks in advance for any opinions offered.
>>
>> --Adam
>> (tries not to skimp on tools)
>>
>>     
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