onadraw
Jr. Member
- Sep 28, 2005
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- Detector(s) used
- Sovereign GT, Excalibur II, Tesoro Lobo ST, Equinox 800
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
So, who's got info on this? (zoom in on the pic and you can get a little peek)
Don't think so, but by the design, many parts could be interchangeable, it is cheaper to make the screen shell, shafts, etc that are interchangeable on several models..Looks like an eq replacement ?
Don't think so, but by the design, many parts could be interchangeable, it is cheaper to make the screen shell, shafts, etc that are interchangeable on several models..
Don't know too soon to tell. I do know it is cheaper if the manufacturing parts line can make parts that fit multiple detectors. For example, the shell that holds the screen and motherboard looks identical to Equinox and the video says multi-iq which is the same as Equinox. It is too soon for Minelab to be retiring the equinox line too, sales are way to high to retire it.hard to tell, where do you think it sits in line up ?
I agree, EQ is not that old, though its had a lot of issues with water ingress for those that use it in the water.Don't know too soon to tell. I do know it is cheaper if the manufacturing parts line can make parts that fit multiple detectors. For example, the shell that holds the screen and motherboard looks identical to Equinox and the video says multi-iq which is the same as Equinox. It is too soon for Minelab to be retiring the equinox line too, sales are way to high to retire it.
Excal is waterproof to 250 feet so unless it is waterproof to at least 200' I doubt it is an excal replacement.I agree, EQ is not that old, though its had a lot of issues with water ingress for those that use it in the water.
Maybe its the eq 1000 model ?
not excalibur, eq= equinox :-)Excal is waterproof to 250 feet so unless it is waterproof to at least 200' I doubt it is an excal replacement.
Nothing has been reported that I can find that shows any features, or improvements over the Nox.Just feel'n bad for the hunters that just pluncked down a k for an 800. This looks like a replacement with obvious hardware upgrades, software upgrades, possibly new freq. weighting, new CPU. Going to be sticking with me XPD2, getting such good results with it. Looking forward to see the operation and techniques of this new machine. Across the pond battles repeat? They got pretty intense the the XPD2 and Legend. All's good though.
I agree. Looks like it’ll have 3 detectors in one type of deal. CTX, Equinox and probably better waterA Manticore has the head of a man, body of a lion, and the tail of a scorpion.
My bet is they chose this name because the detector blends 3 technologies.
Multi IQ, FBS, and another tech. Maybe BBS.
I agree it looks like it may have capabilities of 3 detectors in one. CTX, Equinox and better water proofing like an Excal. The control head looks thicker than the Equinox so It probably has a deeper water rating.A Manticore has the head of a man, body of a lion, and the tail of a scorpion.
My bet is they chose this name because the detector blends 3 technologies.
Multi IQ, FBS, and another tech. Maybe BBS.
Possibly, the 3030 is an excellent detectorLooks like it could be a 3030 replacement, 3030 is old and has not been updated in a long time, it is still an excellent detector.