I have not compared the 2 scopes but I have recently used a friends TOA130. I can assure you that sharpness and contrast are not a problem with this scope. (unless you somehow get a bad unit )
Also the TOA130 will be excellent for AP work as you can get all the usual Tak accessories.
That being said the TOA130 is not a 10 or 11 inch deep space scope. So it will not perform miracles in nights of excellent seeing compared to a good quality 10 or 11inch reflector.
However it comes down to your expectations and preferences. Many people are more than happy with 5inch APO performance on deepsky.
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