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Generally I agree with the advice given...if you are interested in visual then aperature is king!
However, it sounds like you have not had much telescopic experience and so my first bit of advice is before you venure into the deep end of the pool (and anything over 8 inches is getting to the deep end) I'd strongly encourage you to get out and see some scopes prior to making a purchase.
While glorious, the size of scopes (big reflectors) that you are considering can be big and heavy (bulky)...make sure you know what it is that you are buying before you spend your cash. Sorry if this seems self evident but when I started out I was a bit surprised by how "big and bulky" my 8 inch dob was when I first got it (purely a function of the tube).
I always encourage begginers to get out and see some scopes and will repeat that same advice to you now...
The best scope for you is the one that you will use...
Clear Skies,
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