need advice on detector...eagle spectrum

[toddsant]

hey everybody,
I have had the "dirt fishin" bug for a little over one year.I am proficient with my B.H. tracker iv and my pretty brand new pioneer 505.
But I really have always wanted to own a whites detector,I have a peanut butter budget with t-bone steak taste(lol).
So,the "boss" says that i can buy a used detector-just don't break the bank!And I have located 2 seperate "eagle spectrum" detectors around 300 bucks each.
Is the spectrum as good as I have heard? and "is the learning curve,worth spending my money on a machine that is 1990's tech?
I know that in all metal mode the tracker iv is solid on coins to just at 6",with discrimination 4"-5" inches at best.The 505 is about the same only it has depth reading and "no motion pinpiont",that being said I really need a deeper seeking better desriminating detector that can seperate iron and foil from coins/jewelery.
Any input would be greatly appriecated.By the way i own a 1 acre parcel within spitting distance of a old county fairground and a civil war skirmish/camp.My finds in one year 2 dropped minnies,1 partial harmonica reed,and a pewter hat pin.I know the good stuffs here just need the right detector to get to it.
Thanks in advance- todd

[rjw4law]

I think you would be happy with the eagle, learning curve is easy, the pinpointing is superb.

[Eddie Lomax]

You will be happy with an Eagle Spectrum. It's only one of the best machines ever built.

[a4wdguy]

I own an Eagle Spectrum, among others, and have to recommed you pass. For 50 to 100 dollars more, you can get a Spectrum XLT. A much better machine for the price.
Here's what a good value a used Spectrum XLT is: it is the same machine as the E-series XLT at less than half the price.

[Mike_of_Tenn]

A great buy at 300! But like the above poster said for 50-100 ya could probably get a XLT. But, there is not alot of diference in the two...Try to talk them down and snag one! Even if they don't come down it's still a great buy.

Mike

[liftloop]

It' a 5900 with a new dress.

[coloradocav]

hey everybody,
I have had the "dirt fishin" bug for a little over one year.I am proficient with my B.H. tracker iv and my pretty brand new pioneer 505.
But I really have always wanted to own a whites detector,I have a peanut butter budget with t-bone steak taste(lol).
So,the "boss" says that i can buy a used detector-just don't break the bank!And I have located 2 seperate "eagle spectrum" detectors around 300 bucks each.
Is the spectrum as good as I have heard? and "is the learning curve,worth spending my money on a machine that is 1990's tech?
I know that in all metal mode the tracker iv is solid on coins to just at 6",with discrimination 4"-5" inches at best.The 505 is about the same only it has depth reading and "no motion pinpiont",that being said I really need a deeper seeking better desriminating detector that can seperate iron and foil from coins/jewelery.
Any input would be greatly appriecated.By the way i own a 1 acre parcel within spitting distance of a old county fairground and a civil war skirmish/camp.My finds in one year 2 dropped minnies,1 partial harmonica reed,and a pewter hat pin.I know the good stuffs here just need the right detector to get to it.
Thanks in advance- todd

Good God, I have a relic empire, thanks to the Eagle spectrum. I had it for many years, it was my first brand new machine, I wish I would have kept it. The only bad thing about it was the weight. you can program some fantastic custom programs for that machine. I have had 3 new machines since selling my eagle spectrum, and they do not compare. That machine made me thousands of dollars, I should have hung it on the wall!