Oscilloscopes - what specs to look for?

Actually the same guy with the Tek scope also has a couple of good frequency generators, including a Tek CFG250, the B&K one in nice.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&epid=2253449959&_ssn=shorewa8&hash=item23d429af22%3Ag%3A754AAOSwpnpeg4MD&item=153883356962&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=Generator&_sacat=0

Cheers George

Noise and bandwidth are directly linked in most modern scopes. The higher bandwidth ADCs will also have more dynamic range when used at lower sample rates. This is probably the biggest price differentiator as well, as the cost of the ADC is usually the most significant parts cost of the scope. 

I was recently in the market for a scope to use for DIY audio purposes and decided to go for the Siglent SDS1204X-E. This is a 4-channel 200Mhz scope and cost about $750. This might be a little overkill, but offers a lot of nice features including FFT functions for distortion analysis. 

I started my career doing electronics design 40+ years ago, but it's been quite a while since I did any hands-on work, or bought a scope for that matter. The capability of the sub $1K scopes is mind-boggling compared to what I used to spend 10X+ that amount on a few decades ago. 

@jaytor , I noticed that Siglent SDS1202X-E, sold and shipped by Amazon for $359 is identical to LeCroy T3DSO1102 sold for $725.
I read that LeCroy relabels Siglent scopes.  That would suggest that Siglent is a quality brand.  Perhaps one day I will get one for myself.

To specify the why and what better: 

I'm in general intrinsically motivated by the field.

For audio, I want to both fix, repair, improve and maybe build gear. I can't afford most stuff on the market, and I find I much more enjoy working with gear rather than just buying new and selling old gear, which often has led to letdowns and frustration. Improving things via knowledge and parts has been much more rewarding.

I'm considering doing a kit amp (First Watt F5 (might be too high level as of now)), and I'm also wanting a tube preamp. I might venture into design some day, who knows. That is the audio part of it.

I also see basic electronics as a very useful skill, for example repairs. I'm  learning basic electronics now. I haven't gotten very far, but I'm learning through Khan Academy and Coursera. I also got recommended getting a scope via an electronics repair book by Michael Jay Geier, saying it was the most used tool when it comes to repairs. 

I run a restaurant on a day to day basis, and restaurant gear is not cheap. Fridges, control panels, coffee makers, etc. But they also seem quite simple in construction. I'm hoping to repair a large espresso machine, for example, and also some ventilation stuff. I might not pull that off, but this is how I defend buying a scope, soldering iron, et cetera. 

So, I'm wanting to balance both cost and usefulness when I'm getting my first scope. Spend enough to get to a decent scope that fits the areas I want to use it on. I also want to get one right now so that I can actually DO, not just read and read and read. I know learning goes way quicker if you actually practice, which is the point, anyway. 


In general I'll now say thank you to all of you; this helps a lot! 

Stuff I can get here in Norway from stores, and which kinda match my budget: 
Siglent SDS1202X-E
Uni-T UTD2102CEX
Rigol ds1054z

As of now, that is what I can get + afford. I could also consider going up a wee bit if it gets me to a whole other level for not too much more money.