etrac or ctx thinking about buying one . which one?

[Calabash Digger]

I have 2 friends one has a etrac for sale and the other a ctx 30/30 trying to decide witch one to buy. I can get the 30/30 for a thousand bucks with a set of greyghost waterproof headphones included detector is like new condition. I know I can get a good deal on the etrac too. Im a die hard deus user BUT I have some sites that the emi just makes my machine pretty much useless,so the 30/30 or etr4ac would be used as a backup. To me a 1000.00 bucks seems like a steal on a mint ctx. Which way do I go any advice?

 

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[Carolina Tom]

CTX is the compliment to Deus IMO.

 

[roygpa]

I have an Etrac and love it. If I could get a CTX for a grand, I would jump on it. All the good parts of an Etrac and water proof, a no-brainer. if you don't buy the CTX can I have dibs on it?

 

[ShortbusElite]

Ctx without a doubt

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[Johnnoh]

I don't think any detector is immune to Emi - I've had problems with the ctx too.

 

[MexGT]

1k for the 3030 with extras, you know the guy and you can see the working condition of it? Dude, get it ! You cant ask for more !

 

[cudamark]

For that price, get the CTX.

 

[SilverChirp]

If you pass on the CTX, can I buy it?... Sounds like a steal to me. I would go for it.

 

[SilverChirp]

Just incase I forgot to mention, I will buy it if you don't...

Lucky...

 

[Fletch88]

Hands down the ctx if for NOTHING else the balance and Combined audio.
Other additional features of the CTX are : faster recovery time, waterproof, better pinpoint button location, wireless headphones, Gps, target trace, target trace pinpoint, user mode( can set to last program which allows you to switch programs with the press of one button) and more flexibility in string bins size and audio.

 

[Calabash Digger]

thanks guys for the input.

 

[jadocs]

Never thought I'd see this day calabash. I'd be real interested to see if it does any better for the EMI. Having said that, between the two I'd go for the CTX.

 

[masterjedi]

Cala.. I will pay $1200 for the CTX... What are you waiting for. If you dont like it you can sell it for approx $1400..... I will take the Etrac too at the right price even though I already have one...

 

[JackalopeZL1]

I loved my etrac but it tore my arm up, The CTX being balanced is way easier to swing all day even though it is heavier. But as said above 1k is rather cheap for a mint ctx.. Go for it. If you get either learn to swing them slow, In your video comparisons you said you don't swing that slow. But it is a MUST if you want to get the deep stuff.

 

[DeepDigs]

Hey Cal - you can't go wrong with the CTX 3030. For the type of relic hunting you do, you will get more depth and stable target ID/tones in "relatively" clean ground compared to the XP Deus. (at least that's been my experience here in WI soil) In heavy trashy areas that you search, the XP Deus will still be your go-to detector due to its superior separation abilities. But as most have stated, definitely the CTX over the E-trac. There's just too many positive things on the tech end not to choose it IMO plus for $1k its an amazing deal.

 

[mrwilburino]

For high EMI areas I put away the Deus and CTX and bring out the Fisher CZ. Be careful when buying any bargain priced CTX, especially when it's apparent that it has been used for water hunting. I would have to know the seller well to make that deal.

 

[Calabash Digger]

the seller is a good friend of mine plus it has a years warranty on it. I did pull the trigger and ill be getting it tommorrow. Now I got to learn how to use the thing, came with a set of grey ghost and a wireless module he cut me a very good deal.

 

[mrwilburino]

Congrats Calabash, sounds like you made out on that one.

 

[Tasmorn]

Is the etrac still for sale? Price?

 

[marjam]

Wise choice. For a grand that is a steal. I own the etrac and love it. II would upgrade if I found a CTX though in that price range too. All the new options it offers plus being waterproof, a win win for you. Kudos..