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Originally Posted by Stardrifter_WA
I did realise that Laurie, I didn't think you were being disparaging in any way, as I do realise you are not like that. I wasn't being defensive, just putting an alternative view forward so, sorry if it came across that way.
Although I love my 110, I would trade it for a Tak any day, but I cannot justify the additional cost, I am just not that rich.  Sure, the Tak is unquestionably better, but is it three times better? How much do we pay for that little bit extra? Like anything, there are limits. Unfortunately, my bank says no! 
Although the 110 is the best refractor I have ever owned, I am not saying, in any way, that it is the best out there, as it simply isn't, but at around $2,300, it met my price bracket, so was the best I could justify paying for.
I would love a Tak 150, but at $15,000, plus a mount to suit, probably another 10k, it ain't gonna happen. Besides, it would be too big and heavy to be portable, at least, for me.
Cheers Pete |
You have a great collection of scopes anyway, Peter-all good stuff! I actually wish I had never sold my Stellarvue 90mm Raptor-it was a magnificent scope, and its new owner is rapt.
You are quite right about Taks-very expensive for a slight improvement, but its the same with anything-you can get to 95% quite readily, but that other 5% costs the earth!
Cheers
Laurie