Leader LBO-552BH Stereoscope

sneakers563 · 22nd September 2010, 06:24 PM

Hi,
I'm looking for a first oscilloscope to help me debug / tweak tube amps. I was browsing around in my local electronics store and came across one of these and a HP 1742A.

I'm sure the HP has more features, but the Leader is in really good shape and is about half the price. Also, I found the sheer number of controls on the HP a bit intimidating. As I said, I've never used an oscilloscope before.

Does anyone know anything about the Leader LBO-552BH? I wasn't able to find much on the web. Would it be adequate? I assume "stereoscope" is just some proprietary term for an oscilloscope, but I know next to nothing, so please excuse my ignorance otherwise.

jacco vermeulen · 22nd September 2010, 07:19 PM

LBO = Leader Bench Oscilloscope.

Cheap 20MHz scopes are easy enough to find, an LBO-552 does less than 5.

firechief · 22nd September 2010, 07:24 PM

I tried the usual search for the Leader LBO-552BH and it looks to me like its a dedicated stereo audio scope. Too specalized for DIY applications. Personally I would recomend checking e-bay and like sources for a Tektronix. Should be possible to get a good used working insturment for 200-300 dollars. When shopping on e-bay, insist on complete and working gear.

sneakers563 · 22nd September 2010, 08:39 PM

Thanks guys - I'll pass and try to find something better.

The HP they had is less than $100, so I might just go for that.

22nd September 2010, 06:24 PM	#1
sneakers563 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008	Leader LBO-552BH Stereoscope Hi, I'm looking for a first oscilloscope to help me debug / tweak tube amps. I was browsing around in my local electronics store and came across one of these and a HP 1742A. I'm sure the HP has more features, but the Leader is in really good shape and is about half the price. Also, I found the sheer number of controls on the HP a bit intimidating. As I said, I've never used an oscilloscope before. Does anyone know anything about the Leader LBO-552BH? I wasn't able to find much on the web. Would it be adequate? I assume "stereoscope" is just some proprietary term for an oscilloscope, but I know next to nothing, so please excuse my ignorance otherwise.

22nd September 2010, 07:19 PM	#2
jacco vermeulen diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: At the sea front, just under Rotterdam	LBO = Leader Bench Oscilloscope. Cheap 20MHz scopes are easy enough to find, an LBO-552 does less than 5. __________________ Looks like Sponge Bob has killed another thread.

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22nd September 2010, 07:24 PM	#3
firechief diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Near Seattle Wa	I tried the usual search for the Leader LBO-552BH and it looks to me like its a dedicated stereo audio scope. Too specalized for DIY applications. Personally I would recomend checking e-bay and like sources for a Tektronix. Should be possible to get a good used working insturment for 200-300 dollars. When shopping on e-bay, insist on complete and working gear.

22nd September 2010, 08:39 PM	#4
sneakers563 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008	Thanks guys - I'll pass and try to find something better. The HP they had is less than $100, so I might just go for that.

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