There are both an AP130 GT and an TMB 130/780 on A-mart at the moment.
Both are terrific scopes and either would be perfect as any optical difference would be minimal and sample specific. Thoughyou stand a better chance of getting that last "Nth" from the AP. The AP is also a bit lighter.
The AP is $US7500, the TMB is $US5900.
While I own a TOA130, it's quite a heavy beast and accessories are expensive. It's also f7.7 as opposed to F6.3 for the AP and F6 for the TMB, so the latter will give slightly wider FoV.
The TEC140 was the first premium refractor I ever looked through and I am still in love with it. Like the TOA It's a little longer FL than the others.
The Stellarvue, while using the same glass as the Astro-Tech 130, should not be sneezed at. SV have very tight QC and their tubes are a thing of beauty.
My choice would be: the AP 1st, the TMB 2nd and the TEC140 3rd.
If it turns out you are unhappy with your choice, I will take it off your hands for a small fee.
