Is the CTX still a viable detector?

[PhDtector]

With the newer detectors now available should anyone really buy a new one now? I detect mostly mild black dirt. (forget price, just how good are they?)

 

[Rob in (Ca)]

They still have a insane resale value......apparently people still think so.

 

[Justme]

I just acquired another one after selling mine five years ago

 

[Dan(NM)]

The best deep coin machine I've ever used. I still own one along with an Equinox. CTX is my land hunting machine, the Equinox is my water hunter.

 

[IDXMonster]

There’s no problem ”buying a new one”, but there IS a problem getting ripped off and paying full MSRP. I bought mine brand new with all expected accessories (not some stripped down budget option) for less than 2K 4 years ago from a well known dealer. From my own experience...milder soil will produce even BETTER results than what they are known for in the first place. Viable? Of course! Viable for everyone’s wallet? Not exactly.

 

[ironman200081]

Yes (simple answer).

Long answer: I have had my CTX since it debuted on Memorial Day 2012 and it has been with me through thick and thin, brush and dirt, water, mud, snow, and everything in between. It is the best coin machine I have ever owned, and pretty good at relics too. If she ever dies on me, I will immediately buy another one. There is no comparison to how well the CTX hits and accurately identifies coins at depth.

 

[IDXMonster]

Yes (simple answer).

Long answer: I have had my CTX since it debuted on Memorial Day 2012 and it has been with me through thick and thin, brush and dirt, water, mud, snow, and everything in between. It is the best coin machine I have ever owned, and pretty good at relics too. If she ever dies on me, I will immediately buy another one. There is no comparison to how well the CTX hits and accurately identifies coins at depth.

Amen! And to the last two sentences in particular!

 

[trojdor]

Pretty much agree with all the other posts.
In mild rich (black) dirt, you're going to be really hard pressed to find any better coin machine.
Minelab nailed it with the FBS / FBS2 technology.
And when you combine the CTX 'smart screen' info with target trace and pinpoint trace, it's still a pretty amazing machine.

 

[robinb]

I would buy another if mine gave up the ghost completely.
fantastic detector.

 

[Digger]

The ability to simultaneously see multiple targets under the coil makes it an excellent detector.

 

[GateKeeper]

I've tried many after I got my CTX on the day of the original release day. I have to honestly say it's still my favorite detector.

 

[Jamie(MI)]

With the newer detectors now available should anyone really buy a new one now? I detect mostly mild black dirt. (forget price, just how good are they?)

I sure use mine!

 

[Robin (Big Fang)]

I sure use mine!

Hey Jamie(MI) I'm wondering where you are in MI? I am in Watervliet (near Kalamazoo). Wondering if we could hook up and I could swing your CTX (before I get one). Only if we're close.
Thanks - Robin

 

[Kyseeker]

On my 3rd CTX... I’ve had whites, and two Etracs (great machine). CTX still the best in my opinion.

 

[jkline]

I find more coins with the ctx over the etrac-- I hate the ctx because it will not tell me what is clad and what is silver.

12 45 can be a silver dime or a Memorial. 12 46 can be a clad quarter or a silver.

If I'm in a hurry and want to cherry pick-- etrac; if I want to vacuum a site, ctx.

 

[IDXMonster]

I find more coins with the ctx over the etrac-- I hate the ctx because it will not tell me what is clad and what is silver.

12 45 can be a silver dime or a Memorial. 12 46 can be a clad quarter or a silver.

If I'm in a hurry and want to cherry pick-- etrac; if I want to vacuum a site, ctx.

It actually has a very good “tell” about silver...but you HAVE to use 50 tones. Combined won’t tell you squat, just that it’s in the ball park. In 50 tones, silver will go to CO 47 MUCH of the time with a dime, 48 on a silver quarter.... even when very deep. Just what I’ve seen.

 

[jkline]

Thanks IDX... I can't wait to give that a try.