I hope it's a higher end machine. I don't know why Minelab would be so hush hush and tease it like they are if the new detector is not going to be something special. I personally would not find anything sub-Equinox worthy of the tease.
I would still love to see a waterproof Sovereign in a smaller box. Oh well.
I had the etrac then sold it and bought the CTX in '13. It's my only machine, and I still think it is fantastic and is standing the test of time. What would you see as possible improvements for an upgrade to the CTX?Not sure why they didnt listen to the consumer's, they really need an updated CTX or etrac. A waterproof, light, wireless etrac would make the equinox irrelevant!
I really haven't had an issue with the CTX screen. Compare it to a cell phone, now that's bad. And weight, I think it's pretty light. I'm 61 and can swing it a good 5 hours without getting tied. Faster recovery would be a bonus. CTX is great on batteries, all day on the rechargeable. It's a more balanced machine than the etrac.An updated screen that you can see outside in the sunlight would be good, faster recovery speed, Lighter?? I believer you could start John Deere tractor on a cold morning with the battery power an Etrac needs.
CTX and Etrac are both legends in they're own time and will find the finds but I too wonder why upgrades/modernizing is not viable for companies like Minelab. So far Minelab has failed to call me and ask for comment, so until then....
Agree the coils could be cheaper.A lighter form factor on the CTX. More compact and software updates. All carbon fiber including the head module and coil. Less expensive coils.
I had the etrac then sold it and bought the CTX in '13. It's my only machine, and I still think it is fantastic and is standing the test of time. What would you see as possible improvements for an upgrade to the CTX?
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The CTX is close to, if not, my favorite machine ever made.
I personally have no interest in entry level detectors. The detector companies and their marketing teams believe that is where the money is. Me? I will wait for the detector that makes the Equinox obsolete.