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    Recommended multimeter to set dc offset?

    Hello! Looking into how accurate a multimeter needs to be to set dc offset in amplifier? Today I’m using extech 355 which has an accuracy of +-0.5%. Is that not good enough? Im reading that you should at least have a accuracy of +-0.1% what do my fellow audiokarmas think?
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    How to measure continuity for correct ground on MC50?

    I'm trying to measure the continuity across my MC50 with a DMM and I'm having issues. I have the amp unplugged from power and disconnected from any inputs and interconnects. With my DMM in continuity mode, I'm touching the black probe to the chassis and the red probe to both prongs on the power...
  3. tlite

    How to Measure Power of Amp's Headphone Jack

    Specifically trying to figure out what the power output is of my Marantz 2235's headphone out, and what headphones is can reasonably drive without additional amplification. I understand I can just buy headphones plug them in and if they sound good, then it is good, but I'm curious as to how to...
    • tlite
    • Thread
    • headphone jack headphone power how to measure output multimeter output jack power
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Headphones
  4. Johnny_Law

    Schottky Diodes: DMM Test?

    New to Schottky diodes. From reading, I gather they are low-forward-voltage, fast switching diodes, with more reverse leakage than silicon diodes. Forward voltage drop (Vf) should be around 0.35V, and they should block in reverse. There's a plethora of info online but I haven't come across a...
  5. turnitup

    Multimeter on a budget

    Hi all, Anyone have a current digital multimeter that they like, that’s less than $50? Would love to have a Fluke, but just too expensive for my infrequent use, and my budget. I know that there are a ton of them out there, but an in-house recommendation (based on real use by my AK friends)...
    • turnitup
    • Thread
    • multimeter
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY
  6. Psychprog76

    Static Noise Left Speaker with Pioneer SX 838

    I have a Pioneer SX-838. Since few weeks a noise appeared on the left speaker. The noise is still here when I change the speaker, or when I turn the volume knob or even the balance. Whatever the channel (Phono, FM or AUX) It's the same noise with the same volume. It's like a blown crackle. I...
  7. grhinson

    Weston Model 976 Multimeter Manual

    This is probably a longshot, but I am looking for a copy of the instruction manual for the Weston Model 976 Multimeter. I have looked at many of the test equipment / military shops online that sell and those that freely provide manuals and schematics, but to my surprise, no one seems to have a...
    • grhinson
    • Thread
    • capacitor checking multimeter test equipment vtvm weston
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY
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