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That's a solid write up.
The homing/limit switches which he refers to are an optional ad-on for the 1600. They're not available in kit form, yet, but when they are I'll jump on them. The precise homing of the SB mounts in RA and Dec was perhaps my favourite feature of the MX. Thankfully, the AP isn't too far behind.
Re balance, I've seen references to 'fish scales' on the AP GTO Yahoo Group. It threw me at first, but after reading the comments above re the friction in the newer mounts (namely, the 3600, 1600 and 1100), they sound like an invaluable (and cheap!) tool to find the balance sweet spot.
According to the AP website, 1600s will be available in February! I also note that the 1100s have been bumped back a few months to June. So delivery in early March for me, perhaps? Then the inevitable taxes/import duties... ouch!
I'll bookmark the site for future reference. Cheers.
Last edited by Logieberra; 26-02-2014 at 07:29 PM.
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