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I have had one for a number of years. Optics are very good, and go-to works really well. It moans and groans a bit, but then, I do too!
It is quite heavy to set up, but much more solid and robust than (say) the Meade LX90. (And dare I say it, the optics are better than most LX90's I have looked through). Because of the lugs on the tripod it very easily drops into place; it is just a bit heavy to get there!
I use it mainly for visual and for public viewing, and it is great for both: especially for kids as the eyepiece height is good, and it doesn't mind getting knocked a bit.
Personally I prefer the fork to an equatorial mount as the eyepiece is more easily accessible in pretty much any direction, and it doesn't have to do any flipping over past the zenith. With the wedge it is fine for photography.
If you get one, you may wish to upgrade the diagonal: I got the 2" GSO quartz one, and it made a big difference.
All the best,
Dean
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