esldude Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Pretty simple poll. Do you have a multimeter? You can comment on whether you know what to do with it. But mainly I'd like to know what percentage of Audiophyle Style members have a multimeter. Thanks for your participation. And always keep in mind: Cognitive biases, like seeing optical illusions are a sign of a normally functioning brain. We all have them, it’s nothing to be ashamed about, but it is something that affects our objective evaluation of reality. Link to comment
Popular Post sdolezalek Posted May 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2019 As long as you don't ask whether we know how to use it... lucretius and mourip 1 1 Synology NAS>i7-6700/32GB/NVIDIA QUADRO P4000 Win10>Qobuz+Tidal>Roon>HQPlayer>DSD512> Fiber Switch>Ultrarendu (NAA)>Holo Audio May KTE DAC> Bryston SP3 pre>Levinson No. 432 amps>Magnepan (MG20.1x2, CCR and MMC2x6) Link to comment
Paul R Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 My poor old Fluke is still doing its thing. Anyone who considers protocol unimportant has never dealt with a cat DAC. Robert A. Heinlein Link to comment
Popular Post STC Posted May 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2019 Yes. It measures speed, temperature, distance, fuel level and few others. semente, lucretius and crenca 3 ST My Ambiophonics System with Virtual Concert Hall Ambience Link to comment
gdpr Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 And one can see if the lights are on. Link to comment
STC Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 That doesn’t measure anything. Still counted as a meter? ST My Ambiophonics System with Virtual Concert Hall Ambience Link to comment
Popular Post esldude Posted May 17, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, STC said: That doesn’t measure anything. Still counted as a meter? Did I need to specify the meter functions. Surely everyone can understand the context enough to determine that having a multimeter is having a functioning multimeter. Everyone is so special these days. Ralf11 and crenca 1 1 And always keep in mind: Cognitive biases, like seeing optical illusions are a sign of a normally functioning brain. We all have them, it’s nothing to be ashamed about, but it is something that affects our objective evaluation of reality. Link to comment
STC Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, esldude said: Did I need to specify the meter functions. Surely everyone can understand the context enough to determine that having a multimeter is having a functioning multimeter. Everyone is so special these days. Yes Not everyone is an expert. There are audiophiles who knew nothing about multimeter, earth ground, neutral, volt, ampere, resistance, impedance........... Cheer up. edit. OTOH, I think this is a wrong time. Just realized why you are still awake. I was just kidding. Please accept my apologies. ST My Ambiophonics System with Virtual Concert Hall Ambience Link to comment
sandyk Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 31 minutes ago, STC said: Yes Not everyone is an expert. There are audiophiles who knew nothing about multimeter, earth ground, neutral, volt, ampere, resistance, impedance........... Yes. That's why most have the good sense to steer well clear of the General area of the forum where all cables sound the same, and a $200 DAC sounds the same as a $20K DAC and they are able to hear the degradation MQA causes with the $200 DAC AFTER they LOOK at the files . daverich4 and sphinxsix 1 1 How a Digital Audio file sounds, or a Digital Video file looks, is governed to a large extent by the Power Supply area. All that Identical Checksums gives is the possibility of REGENERATING the file to close to that of the original file. PROFILE UPDATED 13-11-2020 Link to comment
Popular Post R1200CL Posted May 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2019 Can we have a “do you have a oscilloscope” poll also ? 😂 sphinxsix, Shadders and lucretius 3 Link to comment
esldude Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, R1200CL said: Can we have a “do you have a oscilloscope” poll also ? 😂 Feel free to start your own poll. Why not? And always keep in mind: Cognitive biases, like seeing optical illusions are a sign of a normally functioning brain. We all have them, it’s nothing to be ashamed about, but it is something that affects our objective evaluation of reality. Link to comment
Popular Post mansr Posted May 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2019 I admit there are features on my Fluke that I've never used. miguelito and asdf1000 1 1 Link to comment
accwai Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 2 hours ago, ddetaey said: And one can see if the lights are on. 2 hours ago, STC said: That doesn’t measure anything. Still counted as a meter? This supposedly can measure both continuous light and flash (with or without sync cord) at 1 or 3 degree field: So would it count as multi-meter then? Now being a totally dumb audiophile, I don't have a clue what any of the above means. But I'm sure my data point will help the real experts come to whatever inevitable conclusion. My humble contribution to audiophile style I suppose... daverich4 1 Link to comment
Sonicularity Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 A couple of uses for mine is to volume match when testing amps or when I want to set the gain for an amp that allows for this feature. For testing different amps, I bought some inexpensive connectors to make an apparatus where I could insert the multimeter between the amp and the transducer. In this application, there is no need for high accuracy, I only have to make sure I set the volume level to match the voltage for each amp under test. I will set the voltage with a test tone, and then play music and listen. crenca 1 Link to comment
STC Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Even a slightest tilt of your head will change the frequency response where what supposedly to sound at exact level may sound louder or softer. Level match is is only useful if you do the blind test with headphones. With loudspeakers, it can change with every different position or addition of furniture in your room. It is hard to be consistent in a typical room. ST My Ambiophonics System with Virtual Concert Hall Ambience Link to comment
STC Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, accwai said: So would it count as multi-meter then? It only measures light. Not counted. ST My Ambiophonics System with Virtual Concert Hall Ambience Link to comment
R1200CL Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 dB Volume fra DSP Mobile https://itunes.apple.com/no/app/db-volume/id457245262?l=nb&mt=8 Probably more useful for most Audiophiles than a multimeter 😀 Also, if you happen to have a clamp on ammeter; put it on your speaker wires. Turn up volume, and have som fun. Link to comment
jcbenten Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I have multi-decade Fluke that still works pretty well (as far as I can tell). I know how to use it for voltages, DC & AC, and use it regularly around the house. But never mastered/understood the concept of "Continuity". But I am a Chem Engr and understand chemical electrons much more than electrical electrons. QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
mansr Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, jcbenten said: But never mastered/understood the concept of "Continuity". Do you mean the function where the meter beeps when the measured resistance is below a few ohms? Link to comment
Jeff_N Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Use it to adjust bias on my Yaqin MC-13S. Link to comment
jcbenten Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 23 minutes ago, mansr said: Do you mean the function where the meter beeps when the measured resistance is below a few ohms? I mean when troubleshooting, either cars or other stuff around the house or equipment at work, and instructions say "check for continuity", I either grabbed someone more knowledgeable or found a way around the requirement. I probably would have saved myself a lot of time if I had ever taken a basic electric troubleshooting training class. That said when I was traveling process engineer for automated wet bench supplier (German brand), I outscored an FSE Foreman from a major site at the Repair training class. One my more prouder achievements. QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
mansr Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, jcbenten said: I mean when troubleshooting, either cars or other stuff around the house or equipment at work, and instructions say "check for continuity", I either grabbed someone more knowledgeable or found a way around the requirement. I probably would have saved myself a lot of time if I had ever taken a basic electric troubleshooting training class. Continuity in that context means simply a resistance close to zero, usually provided by a metal wire. Link to comment
psjug Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Interesting results so far - I am another yes vote. I guess it means people who don't have multimeters mostly are not interested in this thread! Link to comment
yamamoto2002 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 My multimeters. Leftmost one is my favorite. lucretius 1 Sunday programmer since 1985 Developer of PlayPcmWin Link to comment
gdpr Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 5 hours ago, ddetaey said: And one can see if the lights are on. Guys, this was a joke, maybe a stupid one, but a joke after all. Dirk Link to comment
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