First Detector Advice

MickB said:

Gday All

I had finally decided on a GM 1000 and could pick one up from Anaconda for $1100. I have just come across a Second Hand (New and never used in box) NOX 800 for $600 and would love to hear your advice / recommendation? I am happy to spend the $1100 on the GM, if it is the best option, but $600 seems like a bargain.

I am primarily looking at using for Gold, but other options are always good.

Thanks

Mick

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wick p said:

Don't buy until u have done more research.

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grubstake said:

The Equinox 800 is a much more effective general-purpose detector than the GM1000, with a very good discrimination function and the ability to detect even in wet sand and salt water at the beach, however these functions won't help much when you use it to fossick in the goldfields. Reported successes hunting for gold with the EQ800 usually seem to involve fitting the small, 6 inch coil, which makes the machine hyper-sensitive to tiny nuggets. Does the $600 machine come with that accessory?

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grubstake said:

Based on your above comment, "I am primarily looking at using for Gold, but other options are always good", I reckon the EQ600/NOX would be a good option for you as a starter machine.

Once you get some goldfields experience, if you find that nugget hunting is where you want to spend your time, then a PI machine with its better ability to handle mineralised ground and penetrate deeper, like the AlgoForce 1500 or SDC2300, will no doubt become a priority.

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