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skyler
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Re: Vixen Sphinx vs SXD
05/06/08 04:52 PM
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I am an owner of all three mounts that Amy mentioned. My SXD is louder that then SXW but it can carry a heavier load. I like the Starbook and PAS much much better than the Atlas but my Atlas tracks very well with a guide cam at 2350mm FL. It tracks as well as the SXD and maybe even slightly better? My SXD is in the Vixen shop right now for a supercharge/tune and I will see how it works after I get it back.
If I did not have to worry about the load, the SXW is probably right up there with the Atlas. I use it for quick smaller refractor setups. The Atlas is great for the heavier SCTs and if the tuned SXD can surpass the Atlas, I would maybe consider paring down the herd. Sure enjoy the fast accurate alignments on the Sphinx.
Did I mention that this is my fourth Atlas and second SXD?
1st Atlas had problems guiding and so it was returned. The next one was damaged (maybe in transit but was never sure) and the replacement was average. I decided that maybe with all the publicity from the recent Atlas owners, that I would give it another try. So fourth one was a charm and tracks very very well.
My first SXD had a bad shaft casting so it was sent back to Japan and Vixen Optics replaced it with a brand new one so I am impressed with the support.
So if I had to just choose only one if I only had a 15-20lb load limit? Make that an SXW for me.
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