Well thats an interesting list.
I dont hear much about the EQ8, Lees comment is interesting...
ASA DDM, some reviews on the net are good, but I wouldnt trust them, some members here (and others) have horror stories on support and build quality generally.
Paramount MyT. That would be my pick. I have a PME, a trouble free work horse. As Aidan says, SB has been around for a long time and software integration is best of class.
10 micron is interesting, havent heard of them. On a bit of googling looks pretty good, do you want to be 1st test bunny in OZ?, your risk.
Yes, direct drive and output encoders are the ducks guts, itelescope has several CDK Ascension 200hrs and love them, but they are US$24k odd, a bit more than the others you mention.
Unless you want flawless remote non-guided imageing, direct drive and output encoders are a bit over the top IMO.
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