My wife and I are building on land under
1. SB Paramount Myt
2. Skywatcher EQ8-R(h) Pro
3. iOptron CEM120 (EC)
I'd like to keep the budget at <$9k.
I have buddies with Myt's and they love them once dialed in. But at the same time they have said that getting tech support for SB mounts is not the easiest experience.
The EQ8-Rh Pro is high on the list due to the Renishaw encoder, and plus I can still use all the same software (EQMOD etc) that I am familiar with, but I do not know anyone with personal experience using the mount. Same goes for the CEM120. Although I do not know exactly which encoder it has, I do know that it is a very capable instrument. I've watched dozens of videos highlighting pros and cons of each, but in the end it has gotten me no closer to a decision. Any experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Mike