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   ohger1s@aol.com to Trailboss   
   Re: Sencore LC53 VS Sprague TelOhmike 6A   
   16 Oct 12 04:28:13   
   
   I've never used a TelOhmike, but have an LC75, which is a great instrument.    
   The 75 has an ESR function that the 53 lacks, but is otherwise very similar.    
   If you're going to buy a Z meter, get the 75.   
      
      
   butOn Monday, October 15, 2012 6:34:46 PM UTC-4, Trailboss wrote:   
   > Disregarding the inductor function of the Sencore, what advantages,   
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   > disadvantages for testing caps commonly found in audio amps. I have restored   
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   > and calibrated a TelOhmike 6A and have used it to full advantage for many   
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   > years, and it don't lie,,,,, but I am a test equipment junkie always looking   
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   > for higher precision more efficient gear. I don't like replacing components   
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   > unnecessarily and with the skyrocketing cost of electrolytics and decent   
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   > signal caps, as well as maintaining originality to vintage equipment I am   
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   > finding the cap analyzer the most important/most used piece of test gear on   
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   > my bench.   
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   > Tia   
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   > Vin   
      
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