I can't say a bad word regarding my 12" SW goto, however I can't compare it to a premium scope like yours but would have thought the differences would probably more noticeable when photographing (and perhaps cool down time?).
I will say the goto and tracking is awesome, I could never go to non goto/tracking for a dob ever again!
the tracking is good enough for even some deep space photography
https://www.flickr.com/photos/803366...ream/lightbox/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/803366...ream/lightbox/