New TEK Scopes

Bryan · 22nd November 2005, 12:28 PM

Hey Guys,

Just for kicks I've been looking at the new DSO offerings from TEK. I've scecifically been looking at the TDS 2000 series. Does anyone have any expreience with these new scopes, and how would they compare to my trusty TEK 465B?

I'm only interested in audio related test/measurement.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,

Bryan

nickds1 · 22nd November 2005, 02:06 PM

I've a tek 2024 with the maths package, which is very nice, but I still prefer the trusty Tek 2465A as a 'scope to work with. Only problem is no printing (though there are ways round that).

My nice 7904A with plugins will be on eBay UK soon - I'll be sad to see that go, but I need the space... (it's in the photo below).

The Workbench

Nick

tschrama · 22nd November 2005, 02:53 PM

Can't recommend them for audio stuff ...

Bryan · 22nd November 2005, 02:59 PM

That said, what would you recommend for audio testing?

nickds1 · 22nd November 2005, 03:04 PM

If you really want a DSO, the Instek ones are great value for money (and they come with the FFT stuff etc.):

http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/in..._840series.htm

I and many others still prefer a good analogue 'scope, like the Tek 2465 series stuff mentioned above. They don't do the FFT thing, but they miss nothing...

aletheian · 22nd November 2005, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nickds1
I've a tek 2024 with the maths package, which is very nice, but I still prefer the trusty Tek 2465A as a 'scope to work with. Only problem is no printing (though there are ways round that).

My nice 7904A with plugins will be on eBay UK soon - I'll be sad to see that go, but I need the space... (it's in the photo below).

The Workbench

Nick

Now there's a guy who takes his testing seriously!

Brian Donaldson · 22nd November 2005, 03:45 PM

If he only had room to put something up there ot test

nickds1 · 22nd November 2005, 03:53 PM

There is an amp there - on the right (the bit of the bench that's not in view) - a Perreaux PMF 2150B that had blown up - got it for free and rebuilt it. There is a 200W dummy load next to it.

I know its not glass, but I'm only just getting going with tubes...

Brian Donaldson · 22nd November 2005, 03:57 PM

I'm being sarcastic. I'm really envious.

I'm just starting into tubes also.

aletheian · 22nd November 2005, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brian Donaldson
I'm being sarcastic. I'm really envious.

I'm just starting into tubes also.

That begs the question of a good starter scope for noobs. 20-40MHz scopes go for next to nothing on ebay... usually Tektronix 2205 and BK 1201/2120 types. Would the be a good recommendation for a starter? The resolution would suck, but for general testing it might be cool.

22nd November 2005, 12:28 PM	#1
Bryan diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Reading MA	New TEK Scopes Hey Guys, Just for kicks I've been looking at the new DSO offerings from TEK. I've scecifically been looking at the TDS 2000 series. Does anyone have any expreience with these new scopes, and how would they compare to my trusty TEK 465B? I'm only interested in audio related test/measurement. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Bryan __________________ Dont take life too seriously, you will never get out alive!

22nd November 2005, 02:06 PM	#2
nickds1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	I've a tek 2024 with the maths package, which is very nice, but I still prefer the trusty Tek 2465A as a 'scope to work with. Only problem is no printing (though there are ways round that). My nice 7904A with plugins will be on eBay UK soon - I'll be sad to see that go, but I need the space... (it's in the photo below). The Workbench Nick __________________ Nicko "The whole plan hinged upon the natural curiosity of potatoes" - S. Lem

22nd November 2005, 02:59 PM	#4
Bryan diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Reading MA	That said, what would you recommend for audio testing? __________________ Dont take life too seriously, you will never get out alive!

22nd November 2005, 03:04 PM	#5
nickds1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	If you really want a DSO, the Instek ones are great value for money (and they come with the FFT stuff etc.): http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/in..._840series.htm I and many others still prefer a good analogue 'scope, like the Tek 2465 series stuff mentioned above. They don't do the FFT thing, but they miss nothing... __________________ Nicko "The whole plan hinged upon the natural curiosity of potatoes" - S. Lem

22nd November 2005, 03:53 PM	#8
nickds1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	There is an amp there - on the right (the bit of the bench that's not in view) - a Perreaux PMF 2150B that had blown up - got it for free and rebuilt it. There is a 200W dummy load next to it. I know its not glass, but I'm only just getting going with tubes... __________________ Nicko "The whole plan hinged upon the natural curiosity of potatoes" - S. Lem

22nd November 2005, 02:53 PM	#3
tschrama diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Netherlands	Can't recommend them for audio stuff ...

22nd November 2005, 03:45 PM	#7
Brian Donaldson diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Texas, Love it or leave it	If he only had room to put something up there ot test

22nd November 2005, 03:57 PM	#9
Brian Donaldson diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Texas, Love it or leave it	I'm being sarcastic. I'm really envious. I'm just starting into tubes also.

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