[sdiy] DMM Reccommendation

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On 10/7/09 8:03 AM, "Sam Ecoff" <secoff at execpc.com> wrote:

> Hi Tony,
> 
> I have this meter:
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Handheld-Multimeter-Display-Backlight/dp/B0014JW
> TC8
> 
> It was a step up from the Rat Shack VOM I had previously, but it only
> has a 3.5 digit display, and <1MΩ internal resistance. I've had an
> opportunity to work with some Fluke Meters with the class I'm taking
> right now, and I've repeatedly put my meter up against those meters,
> and mine is repeatedly less accurate. Would it matter long term? I
> don't know, but I really hate using low quality tools. When I bought
> that meter, I didn't know any better. I thought a meter was a meter.
> Now that I've learned just a little bit, it's going to cost me a
> lot... ;-)
> 
> Kind regards and thanks for all of the suggestions!
> 
> Sam E.
> 
> On Oct 6, 2009, at 5:40 PM, Tony Rolando wrote:
> 
>> Perhaps if you tell us the make and model of the meter you are
>> replacing, it will help us determine a good match.
>> I'd recommend the Fluke 187 without thinking twice.
>> 
>> Tony
>> 
>> Seb Francis wrote:
>>> I'll second that.  The Extech MM560 is a great meter for a very
>>> reasonable cost.
>>> 
>>> Adam Schabtach wrote:
>>>> I'm quite happy with the Extech XTC-MM560 I picked up awhile ago.
>>>> 
>>>> --Adam
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>>>>> [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>>>>> ] On Behalf Of Sam Ecoff
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 1:35 PM
>>>>> To: sdiy DIY
>>>>> Subject: [sdiy] DMM Reccommendation
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi guys,
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm now far enough into my electronics education to know that the
>>>>> DMM I have sucks, so I'm in the market for a new one. I'm willing
>>>>> to spend a little more to get one of good quality that will last
>>>>> longer than I do ;-) and will be more accurate than the one I
>>>>> currently have.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sam E.
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Hi Folks,

I use a 4.5 Digit DMM for most of my projects as I supermatch 1 % resistors
for my own DACs.

The next time I buy a DMM I want to go to 5 1/2 Digit for even tighter
measurements on some things I am working on.

Use a Tektronix 465B and 475 Oscilloscope for audio projects. Digital
projects I go into the Lab and get much better gear.

Regards,

Terry