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Ken, in the old days the upgrade to Goto for a EQ6 involved replacement of motors, and Hand controller plus some electronics.
The new synscan non-goto EQ6 being sold are supposed to come with the new motor and electronics, hence upgrade to goto means just add a hand controller. But I suppose there might still be some of the older ones around.
As I understand it the change from V2.x - V3.x is just a change in hand controllers.
In Summary,
Old EQ6 non-goto required motor, electronics and hand controller to be made goto.
New EQ6 non-goto require just the addition of the V2.x or V3.x hand controller.
Which of this is Andrew's selling for $1299?
This is what I have concluded from what I have read on other forums and user feedback. Originally in the US orion sold the EQ-G non-goto for about 799 and goto version for 1399. Then the prices chaged to approx 1000 for the non goto version. Which indicated the motors inside were the new improved ones ready for use with the goto hand controller.
Appolgies for diverting your topic Ken. But I believe the EQ6 is the best bet for you as it gives you more options. The CG5 is ok for the small focal length work but the EQ6 could handle more. Not as much as the more pricer Vixen Atlux or Losmand G11 but its good for its price. If you consider the Cg5 goto price is the same as price as cost of an EQ6 non-goto added with the MCU upgrade goto kit. Then I would go for EQ6 as it costs delivers the same but with more capacity to carry future OTA's you might purchase.
Regards
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