thebes Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dats-v3-computer-based-speaker-audio-component-test-system--390-807#lblProductDetails It's designed primarily for testing speakers but it says it also has an oscilloscope mode and tests capacitance and resistance. However, I doubt it does DC and AC voltage readings and probably not diode testing. Still, might be useful for diagnosing problems and testing components. Since it uses computer software I guess your work bench would have to be near your computer, or use a laptop. At $100 it would be a lot cheaper than any oscope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Hey Marty— something like this would probably be better if you can get a good one: https://www.amazon.com/Hantek-Oscilloscope-Generator-Multimeter-Multifunction/dp/B07MQJXD8W/ref=sr_1_3?crid=182QUZTPS8MQ8&keywords=hantek+2d42+oscilloscope&qid=1573213677&sprefix=Handtek+2D42%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3 When it comes to test equipment, performance and price are often in proportion. Maynard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 3 hours ago, tube fanatic said: Hey Marty— something like this would probably be better if you can get a good one: https://www.amazon.com/Hantek-Oscilloscope-Generator-Multimeter-Multifunction/dp/B07MQJXD8W/ref=sr_1_3?crid=182QUZTPS8MQ8&keywords=hantek+2d42+oscilloscope&qid=1573213677&sprefix=Handtek+2D42%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3 When it comes to test equipment, performance and price are often in proportion. Maynard Maynard, you can't check caps with that can you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Pretty sure that DATS just measures drivers/speakers. Edit. Looks like that tester measures capacitors, inductors and resistors as well. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 12 hours ago, tube fanatic said: When it comes to test equipment, performance and price are often in proportion. You are truly right about that. This gizmo just intrigues me because it appears to be more than a speaker tester, and Parts Express does sometimes offer a great combination between value and price. Their line of caps comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I have a DATS v2. It measures Thiele/Small parameters, impedance vs. frequency, capacitance vs. frequency (including Q), inductance vs. frequency (including DCR), resistance vs. frequency, some other things that I don't remember off the top of my head, and phase of the moon [1]. Very handy. [1] Not really phase of the moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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