Thanks guys for the nice comments - and to answer some questions:
Chris, you busted me I do find my hand on the paintwork as I pass by....
I bought a bunch of other stuff with it and got a discount but the VCL200-SXW package which includes the Sphinx and Starbook plus two LX EPs and the tripod was $5275 from Astro Optical.
Carrying capacity of the Sphinx is 10Kg, I have only used it for an hour or two so far and find it does what I hoped for, it is quiet, smooth, accurate and low backlash (and I assume PEC) and suitable for 8-10 inch SCT. TAK130s are used on the mount also so it can go over 10Kr but then balance is essential (according to those who know on Yahoo)
The starbook is a great controller, point on the screen and off the scope goes with good accuracy so far even with rough alignment (simply approx level and east).
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