I always initially wanted a Vixen Sphinx or better right from the get go for my setup, but due to monetary constraints, had to go with Skywatcher.
I have been fairly pleased with the NEQ6 (though curse at it sometimes
), but have always wondered if the Vixen mounts are THAT much better. Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery (or just pure Chinese knock-off
) and all that.
I have entirely Vixen scopes (and am beyond wrapt with them!!!), and now deciding if it is worth to go up to the Spinx or on up. I know the extra expense, but I am thinking in the long run it will be worth it. I can already notice some slip issues with the NEQ6 (I keep tightening as it happens...and I always keep my setups PRECISELY balanced in both axes)
Opinions from those who use Vixen mounts appreciated, especially on their computer systems (I have heard second hand that their southern hemisphere star database for alignment is an issue)