I agree about modern digital scopes are the way to go.
As a no-longer professional, if I had to start all over again as a student I’d look for combo systems though, get all 3 of your needs in terns of signal generation, measurement and observation.
If you are starting into the hobby, you may even do well with NO scope at all. Just use your PC’s sound card for the signal generation, measurements until you’ve learned what the limits are and where you want to go. In the audio spectrum, what a PC can do is amazing (compared to the 1980s), and certainly good enough to work your way through most Op Amp and simple amplifier text books with the right software, some of it free.
Of course, who doesn’t want the best gear possible? But if you are starting... save your money for text books, courses and experimental parts.
Best,
E
As a no-longer professional, if I had to start all over again as a student I’d look for combo systems though, get all 3 of your needs in terns of signal generation, measurement and observation.
If you are starting into the hobby, you may even do well with NO scope at all. Just use your PC’s sound card for the signal generation, measurements until you’ve learned what the limits are and where you want to go. In the audio spectrum, what a PC can do is amazing (compared to the 1980s), and certainly good enough to work your way through most Op Amp and simple amplifier text books with the right software, some of it free.
Of course, who doesn’t want the best gear possible? But if you are starting... save your money for text books, courses and experimental parts.
Best,
E