[sdiy] in need of a good bench supply (+/- 0-18 volts and 5)

[Altitude]

I use one of these:

http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=39&prodid=212

They run $199 at techni-tool.

Don't have negative rails though.

Fixed +5, +12 and an adjustable to 30V  

-----Original Message-----
From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl
[mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Dan Snazelle
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:16 AM
To: sdiy
Subject: [sdiy] in need of a good bench supply (+/- 0-18 volts and 5)


I need a solid bench power supply that is NOT connected to my modular, and
has a nice case (unlike my home-made stuff) and doesnt suffer from
ripple,etc.
 
so I am going to be buying a bench supply. but wow, they are expensive.


my budget for a new or used bench supply is at most, 200 bucks.
 
I am a bit confused as to whether or not a +/- 0-18 or 20 volt output is
considered ONE output or Two.
 
obviously the 5v output is another out.
 
so am i looking for a 2 output or a three?
 
any brands or types to stay away from?
 
 
I was looking at this one:
 
http://www.web-tronics.com/dualout03x22.html
 
but from the datasheet (unless i read it wrong) it seems to have 2 +/-
outputs and a 5volt out, which is actually more than I need.
 
but it IS under 200.
 
thanks for any help
 
and if anyone has an extra bench supply they want to sell, well let me know
 
thanks!
 
  		 	   		  
_______________________________________________
Synth-diy mailing list
Synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
http://dropmix.xs4all.nl/mailman/listinfo/synth-diy