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Don't know if too many members are using either a Minelab SD2200v2/SD2200D or Whites TDI Pro Oz series but I am interested in any feedback on them?
Reason being is I am starting to research & get ready for that inevitable step from VLF to PI for gold hunting. Not that I am in a rush or will be getting rid of the VLF - very happy with the Whites GMT & will definitely keep it to compliment any PI I do end up getting but I do wonder what I am missing with it sometimes, especially depth wise. My thinking is that with a reasonable PI machine to compliment the GMT I will have a 2 x detector kit that may be able to rival newer Minelab's but on about 30-50% of the budget.
So far I have narrowed down the two above mentioned machines. I have come up with a bit of a list on pro's/con's for each & would like any opinions that could add to this or correct me if wrong.
Minelab SD2200v2 or SD2200D
Pro's - <$1500 used for basic set up to $2000 with lots of extras, auto ground balance, good track record on Aussie goldfields especially bigger/deeper gold which would compliment the GMT finding smaller shallow stuff nicely, larger Minelab user base for help/tips, large range of coils can be used, Aussie made
Con's - >10 years old, parts & service availability if damaged/needing repairs, may need mods for smaller gold hunting?,
Whites TDI Pro Oz series
Pro's - <$1500 to $1700 used, newer machine, large range of coils can be used, already own a Whites so that may help re: operation?,
Con's - not much info re: success on Aussie goldfields, unsure of user base,
Probably leaning towards the Minelab a bit. Not sure - doesn't get any easier deciding after getting your first one :lol: Any opinions welcomed/appreciated.
Reason being is I am starting to research & get ready for that inevitable step from VLF to PI for gold hunting. Not that I am in a rush or will be getting rid of the VLF - very happy with the Whites GMT & will definitely keep it to compliment any PI I do end up getting but I do wonder what I am missing with it sometimes, especially depth wise. My thinking is that with a reasonable PI machine to compliment the GMT I will have a 2 x detector kit that may be able to rival newer Minelab's but on about 30-50% of the budget.
So far I have narrowed down the two above mentioned machines. I have come up with a bit of a list on pro's/con's for each & would like any opinions that could add to this or correct me if wrong.
Minelab SD2200v2 or SD2200D
Pro's - <$1500 used for basic set up to $2000 with lots of extras, auto ground balance, good track record on Aussie goldfields especially bigger/deeper gold which would compliment the GMT finding smaller shallow stuff nicely, larger Minelab user base for help/tips, large range of coils can be used, Aussie made
Con's - >10 years old, parts & service availability if damaged/needing repairs, may need mods for smaller gold hunting?,
Whites TDI Pro Oz series
Pro's - <$1500 to $1700 used, newer machine, large range of coils can be used, already own a Whites so that may help re: operation?,
Con's - not much info re: success on Aussie goldfields, unsure of user base,
Probably leaning towards the Minelab a bit. Not sure - doesn't get any easier deciding after getting your first one :lol: Any opinions welcomed/appreciated.