Here is a thought ,
How about that nice Celestron 'Advanced VX' for $1300 and 5ash's C9.25 OTA for $1500 , both in the classifieds right now , this would be a great setup for the price ? .
The VX would hold this OTA with ease .
Also quite a saving on what you wanted to pay , grab a few nice TV eyepieces ,,
with the savings .
The C9.25 is an awsome scope , easily managed and everyone that looks thru mine comment on its sharp optics , and it goes deep as well , a good all round scope .
Here is a tease , sorry
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Brian.