Hi Dan!! I think there is absolutely a huge benefit in being able to switch between Multi-IQ and a single frequency (Like 15kHz) to look at the 2D graph when trying to determine if Iron. I am going to make a video on this asap. So what I am finding is, when I have a target that I am suspicious might be iron and I see a high conductor hanging out over on the right half of the centerline over in the conductive side of the graph, when I switch to a single frequency like 15kHz I then see a hard left inflection from wrap spraying a blob hard left when it's a square nail. If I don't see that blob I'll try 5kHz and if it still looks good over on the right side where it's supposed to be, it's been a coin or desirable target! Not sure if 4kHz would be any better than 5kHz when doing this. But it's something that not everybody realizes . . . Minelab shows us the frequencies WE can choose from but the amount of simultaneous frequencies and exactly what frequencies they are are not the same as the ones we can choose from, and we will likely never know until someone analyzes them on an oscilloscope and publishes that info. As far as the User Profiles, that is correct. Unfortunately you can only choose Mode and designate it as a favorite. Then assign it to that custom User button that will access it with the push of a button, but it won't save even the local settings (let alone the global settings) to that custom button, it simply just switches it over to that Mode with the last settings you had on it. So your suspicion is correct, currently no way to do that. On Iron Bias . . yes, much more tunable and efficient iron bias with us having control over the upper and lower, no need for the Fe or F2 like the 800 had on the Manticore. Dang man, I am really hoping you get yours right away so we can get your feedback, I know you will get under the hood quick and figure out intricacies and how to get everything from the Manticore that's it's capable of! Thank you for the awesome comment and questions, and View!!

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Same here!! It has shown to be a whole new look in the ground at some of my old, beat up sites! Thanks for the view and comment!

Are you hunting in High Conductor mode?

@@BrassMedic More rubbish its no better than the 800. I have done side by side tests and every target the manticore signaled on so did the 800. Stop the bull shit...

That's a great point to bring up. First off, thank you sincerely for the kind words!! For some reason, Minelab has never made a pinpointer that paired to the machine. There was a 3rd party company that made an inline probe (pinpointer) that would engage the probe at the flick of a switch on the Minelab Explorer series machines. It was VERY popular and you would think that Minelab would realize that but so far this has not been a feature on any Minelab product. I'm sure they see it more valuable to just sell a pinpointer like the Pro-Find 35 that is disassociated from the circuit so it's a separate piece of equipment and therefore, technical support type issues just cover the smaller, more inexpensive pinpointer rather than the detector as part of the system. Who knows?? But there are many others who liked having that inline probe where you could hear the detector circuit in your headphones from the probe.

That's a great choice and I know you will find lot's of incredible treasures with it! Thank you for the kind words and for taking a time to leave a comment to let me know. Best of luck! Mark 🤠

Thank you so much for your support and kind words! I'm happy to hear that the explanation was clear. Greetings from Northern California USA (Heart of the California Gold Rush of 1848) to Holland!

Yes, I was pleased to hear that news and excited for the chance to try it one of these days. Cheers for the view and comment!

Awesome, this made my day to read this!! Thank you for the kind words. Trying to get Ron to do some UKposts live events with me to tell some stories . . . and boy do we have some! Happy you found the channel!

@@BrassMedic That would be awesome!! Keep up the great work on your videos, we are almost finished watching them all and we really like the content. Its nice seeing the Gold Rush relics coming out of the ground again lol.

Great points on that, not to mention saving $500!! It's an awesome machine no doubt! Thank you for the view and for taking the time to leave a comment! 🤠

Your welcome! You chose a great machine that will serve you well for the years to come. Make sure you get a hold of that 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 in coil when you can it's a huge game changer on that machine. Thank you for the view, comment and the kind words!

Awesome, glad it helped, definitely can't go wrong with the Manticore, can pay for itself pretty quick at the beach!! Thanks for the view and comment!

Same here, can't really give the machine a fair assessment until I get that new 8x5.5 out in the iron. The 11" in the heavy iron is definitely not ideal. When I asked 2 weeks ago I was told emphatically that they were being manufactured and will be available soon. I will let you guys know right when the new coils and waterproof headphones start shipping out. Thanks for the view and comment!

Thank you so much! What an awesome comment to see! 🙏🤠

So here at retail of $1,599 vs $1,099 that's about a difference of 32% more cost. Is that a similar percentage between the two even though it's 800 dollars more? Yes, you can't go wrong with the 900 honestly!!

@@BrassMedic Here in the UK the 900 is £1099 and the manticore is £1799 so 700 pounds equates to 850 bucks so a whopping 63% more.. We seem to get ripped off with most prices here. If that was the same in the US l wonder if people would pay 850 bucks more?

Such a tough decision!!! I have all 3 and I never know which one to take out!! 😛 But even with the CTX-3030 here I still prefer the Manticore just because of the very nice audio and tones. A bit better in heavy iron that the CTX as well. Congrats on getting one, hope you get it soon!! Thanks for the view and comment!

Congrats on getting that deal on your machine! That's like $500 less than most others paid. It really is a fantastic and very capable machine if you get a chance to get the M8 coil I highly recommend that too. Thank you for liking and subscribing and for watching the videos! I also sincerely appreciate your kind words!

Cheers, Thank you for the kind words and view!!

Hello and thanks for checking the video and for the comment! It's been a "Minelab thing" for a long time to have a small high conductor be more shallow than the depth gauge indicates, we're all used to it by now. So when I hear a sweet high tones that sounds like a deep coin but feels really small on what we call the "Minelab wiggle" and deep because deeper targets are softer in volume (one some detectors - on my CTX-3030 we the setting is called Gain), as soon as I check with the pinpointer and it the pinpointer goes off from the surface I know it's going to be smaller and shallow. But a couple clues were already there to peak my suspicion. It's all good though and I don't see it as a bad thing at all.

Would be an epic video to make recommendations for one or the other between the XP Deus 2 and the Minelab Manticore. It's undoubtedly a very tough decision, it's this question is not as commonly asked as the Manticore vs Equinox 900 is. Since they are two different companies and at the same price point and so close in performance, and so controversial as the fans of Minelab collide with fans of XP Deus, it's a video that you almost can't make any suggestions to the viewers without lighting a fire under someone. It really comes down to warranty, tones, coil options, comfort and portability and of course build quality. Head to head in the heavy iron or trashy parks, the D2 is arguably still the king! But at the beach or in depth of detection, user interface and menu, tonal options, beautiful color screen with backlit buttons, vibrating handle and flashlight, etc. The Manticore has advantages. If one of UKposts content creators ever makes that video, better get the popcorn ready!! 😛 Thank you for the view and comment!

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Great questions! Appreciate the view and the kind words! The 2D graph does work in goldfield general mode and it's very helpful. Nuggets appear right on the midline as little round dots, I have not seen lead drop down below the middle line ever, so not sure on that . Gold has a more subtle and slightly subdued sound compared to the more bombastic sound of lead. But you just have to dig all the lead to get the nuggets. In my gold patches I dig about 20 or so bullets for every piece of gold. So the good news is, if you finding bullets your in a great spot because the other detectors missed those bullets so they also missed the gold! I have heard lot's of stories about the gold up your way! The Manticore will prove to be arguably the best VLF Gold machine available on the market today. Best of luck out there!! 🤠⛏

I have all three of those too and it makes for a tough decision on which machine to take out!! One thing you won't miss on the CTX is how heavy it can get at the end of a long detecting day or working up and down hills or elevation. Thanks for the view and comment!!

@@BrassMedic 3030 is definitely heavy but well balanced.

That's fantastic to hear that you won that machine what an awesome and capable machine it is. Just double the numbers you used to know literally and you'll have no problem remembering the numbers on the 900. So for example something that used to be a 28 on your Equinox 800 is now simply a 56. It's pretty accurate when you just double the vdi number. Thank you for your view and for your comment!

Rest assured that it is definitely an upgrade in many ways from the E-Trac, first and foremost there are nearly no parts left to repair e-tracs anymore. But yes that target trace is a great tool that we can use to our advantage! Hope you can make the upgrade. Best of luck! Thanks for the view and comment!

Awesome choice, I mean it's a win, win either way. Yes the numbers are the same as long as you have the same size coils on. Best of luck with the 900 and thank you for the view and question/comment!

Thank you! Much appreciated!!

Nice!! Good choice, hope you enjoy it and now it's time to head back into some of those older, beat up sites you thought were hunted out! Thanks for the view and comment!

Sweet!!! Congratulations! You will love it! Take a look at my channel for other videos that will help you get up and running quick on your new Manticore, including a video on the first 10 things you should do when you buy the Manticore! www.youtube.com/@BrassMedic Thank you for the view and comment!

I just missed out purchasing a Manticore today. Did you get yours via prepaid or is there a company receiving stock? Who are you buying yours from? Tks!

Honestly I have never spoke with the engineers about that issue so I am not sure if there could be a solution. But I will see what they say. I have just learned to live with it for now coming from the CTX where it really notice, I just expect it now. No matter what the depth is, we're still going to dig the target so I don't think many others have complained about it. Over at these companies, the squeaky wheel gets the grease so if nobody is complaining, it's not an issue kind of thing. I have been told this about other issues I have brought up in the past. Congrats on choosing the Manticore, you will love it and dig many epic targets with it. Hope it arrives soon! Thanks for the view and comment/question!

Yes, I really miss those tones!! Wish I would have kept my old Explorer SE Pro to take out every once in a while. So the dp audio is something I tried and do not care for but have to use. It's quite different and it changes the tones based on depth and conductivity. So it's kind of tricky to explain as a shallow high conductor will be both loud in volume and high in tone whereas a deep low conductor will be quiet in volume (due to depth) and a low tone (due to low conductivity). I honestly don't know if they recommend it in heavy iron but on the CTX this is called "gain" where you can adjust the volume of deep targets and it's very useful, especially in parks where your not so much wanting to dig shallow coins but rather concentrating on the deep coins hoping for silver. So I would think that Minelab included this feature more for park hunters. On the Manticore this feature is built into two of the included audio profiles. On this machine it's only available in this particular tone setting (dP) . . . my gripes with it are mostly related to volume so it's tough to hear the really deep signals and just about the time you really start focusing on the deep and therefore quiet signals . . . a shallow signal right on top comes in and blows your headphones off in volume. It's quite startling sometimes but I still use it because I like to hear depth. Both machines are going to be awesome underwater. The choice between the two machines for underwater for me comes down to the screen believe it or not! I do not like looking at a red backlit screen underwater, very difficult to see but the Manticore looks great under water. I am really excited to get a chance to try the new waterproof headphones as soon as they start shipping. When I get them I will do a couple underwater videos to show the screens and do some detecting in Folsom lake Reservoir and the Delta here in California. Thank you for the kind words, the view, the sub and for these great questions!!!

@@BrassMedic One last question Mark Can I use the water proof head phones I used on the Equinox 800 on the Manticore? Your suppose to be able to use them on the 900 or so I've heard. Thanks Again for getting back....

Thank you for the view and kind words!! Much appreciated!

It really is a big deal for some and can be a useful feature to size up a signal for a dig-no dig decision. Thank you for the view and comment from Okinawa!

Hah, I see what you did there!! 🤠 Thank you for the view and comment!

You can rest assured that Minelab made it their #1 priority in the R&D of both the Manticore and the Equinox 900 to make sure they never leak again. I honestly wouldn't worry about that much. Nice to be so close to a beach!!! Thanks for checking in from NZ! 😃 Appreciate the view, comment and especially the kind words!!

Hi,I'm also in NZ and take my 800 to the beach,I love how quiet it is on wet and dry sand with no false signals.I was detecting ankle deep and put my detector down and a wave washed over it with no problems.

@@Daniel-fb8rmYes they are a good detector, ended up purchasing the Manticore as well so now the 800 just sits in the corner... Good luck with your detecting!

It's quite different no doubt, especially since the entire circuit is digital now whereas the DFX was mostly analog. Multi-frequency and all the bells and whistles! You will be happy and will find lots of cool treasures with it! Thank you for the view and comment. Happy Holidays!

Hah, same here! But yeah that is a huge upgrade from what you were using before and a very capable machine that will keep you motivated in the Hobby and not get frustrated. Thank you for checking out the video and for your comment!

Heel, Thank you for the view and question! They do have waterproof headphones for both units. I don't know if they are shipping yet but they absolutely do have them for both. I will have to get a pair as well!!

Well then, good thing you have a buddy that lives close by that knows the machine inside and out!! 😀

Now your talking!!!! Yes, my Explorer II's were very good to me and we opened up all kinds of new park ground that was pretty beat up. Was like a whole new park! And those tones!!!! I am working hard to get those tones again as an option on new machines. Thanks for the view and comment!

Ooooh, GREAT Question!!! So after reading this, I got up and picked up both machines (had to put the 11" coil on the Equinox 900 to be fair) and tested them both. There is literally no difference whatsoever. If I had my eyes closed I wouldn't know which machine was in my hand if it wasn't for the difference in the front of the handles on the fingers. Thank you for the view and helpful question!!

Sweet, good move, Thanks for checking in to let me know. You will do very well with it, even back at your old beat up sites!! Thanks again for the view and comment!

The whites v3i was ahead of its time and still is a fantastic metal detector. But there are a few issues you have to take into account and that is number one you will not be able to get parts or support for much longer as those parts are getting very hard to find to get them repaired number two it's only three frequencies that are fixed whereas these newer machines have multiple frequencies that are customized for each search mode rather than fixed numbers. This turns out to be a huge advantage over the v3i. There is also the ergonomics the weight and minimum size comparisons. Like I said I love the v3i when it first came out but in today's world these new more modern detectors just can't be beat. I highly suggest you do upgrade in the Manticore is a fantastic choice I love my Manticore and it's the first machine I grab out the door every time I go! Thank you for the view and for your great question/comment!

I have a very hard time myself trying to decide if I take the CTX-3030 out or grab the XP Deus II. Tough decision. Sure prefer the tones of the CTX-3030 though. The Manticore is overall a bit more customizable with many more options, but the 800 and 900 both have the ability to completely save a customizable program that can be quickly recalled. Whereas the Manticore can't do that, however, it was a feature that was rarely used on the 800 so I can see why Minelab didn't implement it (yet). All local programs on the Manticore save the settings from previous use so you don't really lose any settings, it's just that no customizable program can be recalled. Thank you for the view, comment and kind words!!

I saw a video recently and the deus 2 did way better than the 900 when a high conductor was covered up by iron not sure about the manticore yet they are closer in price maby they will be similar.

@@USMC-1911 For this to be a fair test head to head they would both have to have the same size coil. So the 9" round on the 11" round on the Manticore is not going to be fair. Minelab has an 8" x 5.5" coming out soon so that would be more fair. At the XP Deus 2 is outstanding in the heavy iron. All 3 machines are incredible! Thanks for the view and comment!

Thank you, yes I completely agree CTX is still the king! It's the flagship machine over at Minelab and there is a new one coming hopefully this year called "Minelab Ultimate" it will replace the CTX-3030 but until then, if you can still swing this heavy detector, it will serve you well. 95% of all of the finds in my displays were found with the 3030, I had it out today in fact. The tonal options on Equinox 900 do have both full tones and adjustable pitch tone breaks as well. There is a tone setting that mimics what we have on the CTX that is called "Gain" so that you can hear depth as a softer volume. Nothing wrong with just keeping the CTX-3030 for now. Email me at my email in the description of this video and I will email you over my programs so you can use the Minelab Exchange2 computer software to upload my programs into your CTX-3030. Thank you for the view and questions!

Hi, welcome, hope you enjoy the videos! Yes I do and as far as comparing it in the type of sites I target, they are very comparable in performance but I still think the Deus 2 has the edge in separation amongst heavy iron. I prefer the tones on the Manticore though. Also dig waaaay less big iron and flat iron with the Manticore. Could be a lack of user skill but I always come home with a couple horseshoes when I take the Deus 2 out. Thanks for the view and question!!

Thank you for watching the video. This really is a fantastic hobby it's rewarding it gives you peace and Solace while you're out detecting and time to think about things and relax get away from the hustle bustle it gives you exercise as you get up and down and dig signals and most importantly you find treasures! Either one of the two machines in this video are to great options for you for your first detector but they are quite an investment if you're not sure you're going to like the hobby so there are some other machines I can recommend to you that are way more affordable that you can buy first to see if you like the hobby. Thanks again for watching the video and for your comment!

Hopefully they start shipping them soon! I am really keeping a close watch and checking daily, I will be one of the first to know, will definitely let you guys know right away when they are on the way to dealers. I really wish I would have kept my old Explorer SE Pro for sentimental reasons and to use in parks! Loved the tones on that machine on deep silver. Thanks for the view and comment!

They (Minelab) are even still repairing some E-Tracs . . . . but yes, after about 10 years most machines are obsolete due to limited amounts of parts available. The coils are compatible. Thank you for the view and comment/questions!

There will be no new machine anytime soon you would be safe to do an upgrade to the Manticore right now and know that it will stand the test of time. Thank you for watching the video and for your great question!

Hi Martin, if using a 2A charger approx 7 hours. However less if using a better amperage USB charger it will be less. Thank you for the view and checking in from Germany with the great question!

Hi Doug, If I were head out to the beach to detect right now, I would absolutely grab the Manticore (and I have every major brand and model of detector made in the last 20 years to choose from over here). The Manticore really is the best at the beach in my opinion. If your 100% beach, your machine is the Manticore and it's good to go as is for the beach. We're all waiting for an update and the smaller coil before we can start taking it out to heavy iron over the XP Deus II, the Nokta Makro Legend or the Minelab CTX-3030. Yes, I really don't care for that red display and it looks horrible under water too (if you dive). Wish I was closer I would meet you at the beach and let you run the Manticore for the day! Thanks for the view and comment!

@@BrassMedic , a friend of mine, met me at the beach this past week, and brought his manticore with him. I played with it for a while, and I was very impressed. I already ordered mine, who knows how long it’s going to take, but it is ordered.

@@Deus-Too Awesome Doug I hope you get it ASAP! 😁

Yes, I have heard this from multiple sources as well (although if anyone would know for sure it's NASA Tom). The new machine is being called the "Minelab Ultimate". I am eagerly awaiting this as very few have the amount of hours that I have at the end of a CTX-3030!! Thanks for the view and comment!!

Well you definitely can't go wrong with the 900 it's a very capable and fantastic machine. It looks like my lab just discounted the Manticore by $500 bringing it down to the same price as the Equinox 900 for the next couple months I feel bad for people that had to pay the extra $500 but it is discounted right now. And that was a good idea using the difference to get your grandson a detector as well. Thank you for the view and for your comment!

Great question! So right off the bat I have to ask... Will you be using it in rain, mud or near water? If so, you definitely want to avoid the Vanquish 540 The prices are significantly different so it's not really a fair comparison as there are far more features on the Manticore and Equinox 900 compared to the Vanquish 540. Performance and depth of detection are quite better on the Manticore and Equinox 900. Thank you for the view and comment!

Yes the waterproof headphones will work on both the Manticore and the Equinox 900. and the coils from the 800 do work on the 900 (including aftermarket like CoilTek). Unfortunately the waterproof headphones are a little hard to find right now, I am waiting for a set myself. Hopefully they get some more manufactured and shipped out soon. Thank you for the view and questions!

Good point(s)! But even the user interface is the best I have ever seen on any machine. Thanks for the view and comment!

Thank you for watching the video and for your kind wishes, Happy New Years to you too!

Scroll up to the top in these comments and read the comment pinned at top from CAPTN DAN to see what he said. Doesn't sound like we will be getting an option for 4kHz for now. Thanks for the view and comment!

Manticore M8 coil, 8 inch by 5.5 inch if memory serves. What is your opinion of having an even smaller double-D version? 6 in 5 in 4 in I was thinking I might need an even smaller one than the M8 for tight crevice exploration.

@@pigeonbloodruby5330 I run a 6" coil on my 800, and it's good. I'm going to add the coiltek 10"x 5" because of it's sensitive nose, and therefore it's ability to 'sniff' in spots that the 6" can't reach. I think an 8"x 5.5" for the Manticore would be right for most applications. But I know where you're coming from with crevice exploration, in the ideal world there would be a 6" round and a 7"x 3" elliptical.

@@johntaylor6654 Good intel, tks for sharing!

Yes the coils on the 600/800 series are fully compatible with the 700/900 series, same coils. The Manticore has a 8x5.5 Eliptical coming which would be fantastic in the heavy iron and trashy areas.

You can make sure you have the sensitivity set where you want it and the mode your going to be in, then hold the coil up at belt height and hold the noise cancel button in, watch carefully as it chooses channels, when you see the same channel repeating a few times let go and it should be able to overcome your EMI issue. Thank you for the view and question!!

Muito obrigado pelas suas palavras gentis! Eu realmente valorizo o seu apoio e desejo-lhe muito sucesso também. Vamos continuar trabalhando duro e alcançar nossos objetivos!

Yes, like I said, it's an issue for me too! Thanks for the view and comment!!

What brand was the tape? Can you email me a picture of the tape you bought and like? My email is in all of my video descriptions! Thanks for the view and Great Tip!!

@@BrassMedic Its made by Permatex . Its great stuff. No glue , it just fuses to itself. Its available at most auto parts stores. Its very stretchy . As you unroll it you have to peel off the film that separates the wraps on the roll.

@@idigdaytona4478 Awesome, thank you for the tip sounds like it should work perfectly. 🤠

Who did you purchase your Manticore from? Tks! :)

NICE!!! Take a look at my video on the first 10 things to do with the Manticore!! ukposts.info/have/v-deo/cXGph3qmroFmmWg.html Thanks for checking in and best of luck on your trip on Sunday!!

@@pigeonbloodruby5330 Robert Wyatt with Quality Metal Detectors

@@BrassMedic I've watched just about all your videos on it haha

@@waynep2123 Thank you!

I think firstly that if your talking about in the dry/wet sand, the Manticore is much more comfortable to swing and carry. I used to belt or chest mount my Excalibur 2 and have the cable dangling across to the shaft and coil which wasn't too bad but swinging the Excalibur and Excalibur 2 underwater or on dry or wet sand, made for a long day. So as far as comfort I think that's something to consider, the Manticore is WAY lighter! As far as performance at the beach the Manticore is going to be better as well. I think you could make a good case for selling you 800 and your Excalibur 2 and getting just the Manticore!! I do miss the sounds of the Excalibur in the surf on coins and jewelry though. Thank you for the view and comment/question!

Yes, good point, I know he was late to the game though as the other 3 content creators were already many videos in before Mental Metal could get his Manticore (to be fair Detecting NY just got his too). But I'm sure his videos are great to watch as well!! As far as comparing to the XP Deus 2, that's a whole different topic and maybe my next video! VERY Tough decision there! Thanks for view and comment Lee!!

Thank you buddy, sincerely appreciated!! 🤠

I have answered this same question a few times here as it's a great question. I have to be one of the highest total hours of usage on the Minelab CTX-3030 on the planet. Seriously I have many countless thousands of hours on that machine. This is the same answer I have given to others that asked this same question. The CTX with the 6" round coil is phenomenal and accounts for about 90% of all of my best finds ever. I can somehow hear in 3D with the CTX, I hear depth, size, shape and can easily hear iron. BUT in the heavy iron I am going to miss co-located targets. The processor on the CTX is just not fast enough to compete with the XP Deus 2 for example. But until we get the 8" x 5.5" Manticore coil I can't really say if it's better than the CTX in heavy iron. When I get that coil I will be the first to let everyone know if it can match up against the almighty CTX! Right now CTX is still the king in my opinion. For you, I would say you would be fine to keep the CTX and buy the 900 with the 6" coil for the real trashy, heavy iron sites. Or if you go to the beach. You have to admit that swinging a CTX all day long is not for the everyone as it's a long day and swings pretty heavy. But with that and the 900 you set either way! Thanks for the view and comment!

@@BrassMedic Basically in heavy iron the Manticor my out shine the ctx with the help of a coil that hasn't been released . I'm heading towards the 900 for my back up detector. Thank you very much . I appreciate your input tremendously. I just subscribed to your channel, Pete detects from central California

I ordered the 900 last night . You helped me decide. Thank you

Not sure, let me check on that... I know it was a UKposts "short" video so maybe on my play lists it's in the shorts list. I'll go look though... Thanks for the view and question!

Well to be perfectly honest you would need to have the same size coils on. There is an 11 x 13 inch coil for the XP Deus II and I have it headed my way right now... as soon as it gets here I will do more testing head-to-head and let you guys know. We're all wondering the same thing though. Thanks for the view and comment.

That's a tough one not being able to return the coil. The Manticore is a very significant upgrade over the 800 but mostly in the everything but performance! Better tones, better build, better menu system, better features. But when it comes to performance, it's not a huge difference. It's like having car that goes 100 mph and has leather reclining, heated seats, a really high end stereo system, HID anti-fog headlights, heated steering wheel, backup camera, etc. Or you have your old car that also goes 100 mph but gets a little worse gas mileage, older vinyl seats, no bells and whistles. Both cars are going to get you to your destination but one is going to be a much better ride! Hope this helps. Thanks for the view and comment!

Unfortunately I still can't say. I have been watching and checking in daily, I will let you guys know right away if I hear anything! Fingers crossed soon! Either way, can't go wrong with the D2! Thanks for the view and comment!

Yes, very difficult to dig deep in the surf (where the trough is) in the rolling sand and rocks getting bounced around! Good point about that! Really can't go wrong either way! Congrats on your new 900, hope you get it asap!! Thank you for the view and very kind comments!

I would think that you could dial the Manticore back on depth by increasing the Recovery Speed and lowering the Sensitivity?

It's a huge upgrade in technology and construction/materials and oerformance. The Manticore is a GREAT machine and if you upgrade I highly recommend it. I loved using the Minelab Explorer, then switched to the e-trac until the CTX-3030 was born. I did better with the Explorer and CTX-3030 than I did with the e-trac. Thanks for the view and comment/question!

Your question is a bit confusing as the Etrac was an older machine and the Equinox 800 and 900 are not anything like the circuits on the old Etrac machines. But yes they Minelab Equinox 900/700 uses the exact same coils as the Minelab Equinox 800/600. Thank you for the view and comment/question!

Yes, lot's of talk about that topic lately!! 😛

The buttons are backlit and I screwed up and said they were not. Yes, I have since figured that out and the video can't be edited so it's unfortunately a bit of bad info there!!! Thank you for the view and comment/correction!