On another matter regarding the LB. I am very surprised that no one has mentioned (maybe I haven't noticed) that the friction clamp for the altitude pivot has a major problem. On mine, the nylon friction pad is gouging grooves into the soft cast aluminium pivot. I have had to remount the pivot 180deg to position a smooth area for the clamp. But as it shows signs of doing the same thing I have taken the clamp of . At the moment the natural friction from the large spindle and the light weight lenses works fine without the clamp. But if I go from Plossl to Ethos this will be an issue.
Maybe this is a purpose designed limiter (a governor) to look after our pockets.
Still no secondary mirror replacement, as yet.
Have asked for update on situation. Suppose this sort of thing can take some time for a company (Meade) to get around to. I do expect the store to follow through as they have been OK so far.
Unlike some, at this stage I'm not having any issues with collimation going out of adjustment. I just make sure that my nuts & screws are all tight.
Richard