Have a look at the Tal 250K it may surprise you. I have the Tal 200k and it performs very well ( with lots of mods at the focuser end).
Image here
http://members.optusnet.com.au/avandonk2/NGC2070.jpg
Thread here
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...light=tal+200k
The Kletsov optics are better than an SCT and not quite as good as a 'real' RC. I personally think the Meade 'RC' is pretty good judging by Strikers images.
There is no perfect scope. Thats why we all have more than one and some of us have many.
It also takes time to use them to their full potential.
Just my 2C
Bert