Best oscilloscope for setting gains at home

[fa5chups]

Im looking to get an oscilloscope to set get gains on my amps, im just not sure what to look for or what will get the job done properly.

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[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

I have used a eBay cheapo for years now. Does the job just fine. Biggest suggestion is NOT to use YouTube for the test tones, many of them are clipped horribly. The easiest way is to find a phone app that has test tones. I use the DD audio app.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

If it's just audio, I wouldn't spend too much.

 

[fa5chups]

If it's just audio, I wouldn't spend too much.

I have used a eBay cheapo for years now. Does the job just fine. Biggest suggestion is NOT to use YouTube for the test tones, many of them are clipped horribly. The easiest way is to find a phone app that has test tones. I use the DD audio app.

yall think i should just run the DSO 152? I just didn't know if a cheap oscilloscope would give me bad/faulty readings leading me to set gains inaccuratley

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

yall think i should just run the DSO 152? I just didn't know if a cheap oscilloscope would give me bad/faulty readings leading me to set gains inaccuratley

I highly doubt a cheap o-scope will give a bad reading. I think it's more like it'll stop working before your next install.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

If you're trying to do in depth scientific type testing a cheap might throw a bad reading but to check for a clipped signal it's fine and it'd be more accurate than then say a dd-1

 

[fa5chups]

If you're trying to do in depth scientific type testing a cheap might throw a bad reading but to check for a clipped signal it's fine and it'd be more accurate than then say a dd-1

ok thanks man

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

try a couple. set your gains, return it

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