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I bought direct from Obsession as the freight cost to Western Australia and the strong Aussie dollar made it the better option at the time. My friend purchased his direct from the US a year earlier, and neither of these instruments have needed any maintenance beyond their annual bath. I would have no problem recommending them again. I was extremely impressed by the level of service and engagement from the manufacturer and shipper - in complete contrast to my ongoing, unresolved experience with Losmandy and their dealer in Adelaide.
It's my understanding that the SDM instruments are at least the equal of the Obsessions, but I have yet to put them side by side. In addition, if you're lucky enough to get optics from Deep Sky Optics, then you'll have nothing to worry about on that front.
Onto the actual observing experience with a large scope - beware, once you look through one, there is a good chance you will be addicted. Or for the same money, you could buy a 6" APO...
regards,
Andrew.
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