MXT difference?

[John (Ma)]

What is the differance with todays MXT and 950 coil and the older MXT with what appears to be a thinner coil? Is the coil the only difference or is the whole detector? Thanks

 

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[khouse]

The machine is the same. I believe they made the new coil so it could be cut open for repairs.

 

[John (Ma)]

Oh ok., I appreciate your response. I was thinking of purchasing one and wanted to make sure there is nothing significant. Thanks!

 

[Sandman]

The coil is the difference. Sometimes these mail order places have decals installed to call a detector "New." It is of course with the new decals. I think I heard somewhere that the MXT had a new chip but have heard nothing about improved performance from anyone yet. Yet, who ever said a new chip makes it better.

 

[John (Ma)]

Thanks for your input Sandman, it's appreciated.

 

[Tattooguy67]

Well ok heres another ?, whats the difference between the MXT and the MXT300? thanks.

Chuck.

 

[John (Ma)]

The 300 has the bigger 12" coil.

 

[auferret]

The 300 has the bigger 12" coil.

And a different finish. Not worth the extra $100 for the 300.

 

[Tattooguy67]

Thanks for the input on this!

Chuck.

 

[Sandman]

The 300 is worth it if you wanted a larger coil anyway. It is cheaper than buying the orginal MXT and then later paying more for the 300 coil. If you were only beach hunting or had a whole field to hunt then the 300 would be a useful addition.