Test Thrift Store Amplifier In Store Without Speakers - Mini Oscilloscope Method

Most thrift stores will not let you take audio equipment home to test. Therefore you need some method to see if it's working in the store. I'll show you 2 methods using a pocket oscilloscope and also with headphones. Affiliate product link #ad Pocket Oscilloscope: https://amzn.to/4x5dZsh 3.5mm to RCA Cable, 6.6FT RCA Male to Aux Audio Adapter HiFi Sound Headphone Jack Adapter: https://amzn.to/4uhpYQC 1/4 to 3/5mm Headphone Jack Adapter: https://amzn.to/4frUgfQ Say Thanks: If you enjoyed this video and would like to support me you can help by buying through my links. It costs you nothing but helps me provide more content for you. Buy anything on Amazon through the main link: #ad https://amzn.to/3aBDDiE Subscribe and hit the bell for the latest updates:    / @smartpennypincher   0:00 - Testing Thrift Store Amplifiers Without Speakers 0:19 - Option 1: Using Headphones and an Adapter 0:59 - Option 2: The Mini Oscilloscope Method 1:06 - Setting Up a Signal Generator App 1:52 - Connecting the Oscilloscope to Speaker Outputs 2:22 - Testing Volume and Balance Controls 2:53 - Checking Tone Controls and Signal Quality 3:34 - Identifying Potential Issues (e.g., Speaker B failures) 4:04 - Final Verdict and Value of On-Site Testing If you like videos like this, please subscribe to my channel and help to spread the word. Check out all of my money saving tips and tricks on Smart Penny Pincher. https://smartpennypincher.com/ This channel is a participant in affiliate advertising designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products.