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Subject: Need help choosing patch clamp amplifier
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Hello all,

I was hoping someone might be able to give me a review of some of the better
patch clamp amplifiers available today.  In particular, I am trying to decide
between the Axopatch 200b and the Heka EPC 9.  I like the fact that the EPC 9
is computer controlled, but I don't want to sacrifice performance for ease of
use.  I primarily use whole cell patch clamping in both voltage clamp and
current clamp modes.

Thank you in advance for any insight you might be able to offer.

H.




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