SV: Re: [sdiy] Opinions on multimeters?

[Seb Francis]

I bought mine from US (via ebay I think).  Probably cheaper than buying 
from Europe what with the weak dollar, etc. (and they're not very heavy 
to ship)

Seb


karl dalen wrote:
> Indeed, who sells these in Europe? 
> Conrad seams to sell some models but not the MM560?
>
> Reg
> KD
>
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> --- Seb Francis <seb at burnit.co.uk> skrev:
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>> 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
>>> The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
>>> http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
>>> The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
>>> http://www.wavemakers-synth.com
>>>
>>>
>>>   
>>>       
>>>> -----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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