William Optics The GT-ONE vs Losmandy G11 with Gemini

Is the William Optics The GT-ONE still being produced? I"m looking to
upgrade from my GM8 and I'd sure like to see opinions / comparisons of the
two above mounts.

Thanks
Brian A

"Brian A" wrote in message
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Is the William Optics The GT-ONE still being produced? I"m looking to
upgrade from my GM8 and I'd sure like to see opinions / comparisons of the
two above mounts.

Thanks
Brian A

Brian:
I owned a GT-1 and loved it, but sold it because WO could no longer supply
the SS2000 controller with it. It seems that Orion was licensed as the
importer for Vixen products and did not want William Optics to use the
electronics package. I'm not sure whether the mount is sold outside the USA,
but you can't get a new one here. Rather than own an orphan mount I sold it
and bought a Losmandy G11, which is nearly as good and has the great
advantage of being available and supported by the manufacturer.

Bob

"Brian A" wrote in message
t...
Is the William Optics The GT-ONE still being produced? I"m looking to
upgrade from my GM8 and I'd sure like to see opinions / comparisons of the
two above mounts.

Thanks
Brian A

Brian:
I owned a GT-1 and loved it, but sold it because WO could no longer supply
the SS2000 controller with it. It seems that Orion was licensed as the
importer for Vixen products and did not want William Optics to use the
electronics package. I'm not sure whether the mount is sold outside the USA,
but you can't get a new one here. Rather than own an orphan mount I sold it
and bought a Losmandy G11, which is nearly as good and has the great
advantage of being available and supported by the manufacturer.

Bob