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TARSACCI MDT 8000 & EQUINOX 800 Salt Depth Comparison
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OldBeechnut
Well-known member
Enjoyed the video, MTD looks like the best choice out there for depth other then a PI. Thanks for sharing..
Jim Robertson
Well-known member
wood love to see what the 3030 would do. I know it is much deeper machine. I own both for just that reason. Thanks for the video
There are no upgrades for the MDT 8000 that I’m aware of. I do know that a lot of us who have had one are just learning how to use the Salinity Balance to overcome mid to high mineralization and salt. Oh, and hot rocks! I know it may not be of much interest on this forum, however I will be posting another head to head video in my test garden w the MDT 8k & EQX.
Sorry, I sold my CTX last year, had one since 12’ great machine! Found my oldest coin w it, 1843 Large Cent.
Thanks!
Sorry, I sold my CTX last year, had one since 12’ great machine! Found my oldest coin w it, 1843 Large Cent.
Thanks!
LawrencetheMDer
Active member
Since the Tarsacci MDT 8000 is a selectable frequency machine, with 4 available frequencies; it is not clear from the video what frequency was used and why? Also with the salinity adjustment on the Tarsacci, which seems time consuming, that adjusting the machine for detecting a known nickel at 13" at a known location (where you can ideally set the salinity adjustment and frequency) isn't the same as finding the same nickel on the beach somewhere, unknown. That is, when you know you have a nickel down there at a specific location you can adjust the Tarsacci frequency and salinity measure to detect the nickel under those specific salt and target conditions. But in the real world, you don't know what is down there or the best frequency to use or know the ideal salinity conditions since they might change quickly. In the real world (salt water beaches), I doubt if the Tarsacci MDT 8000 could really outperform a multi-frequency machine like the Equinox 800.
A second issue, ignored, is that if the Tarsacci MDT 8000 coil is underwater, sensitivity has to be lowered further to prevent chatter, thus reducing depth. Remember, the Tarsacci MDT 8000 is still a single VLF machine, with 4 separate frequencies to choose from, but not simultaneous multi-frequency (needed for eliminating saltwater effects). The Equinox 800 is a multi-frequency machine and has two beach modes, specifically designed for salt beach underwater use [Even thou Beach 2 is suggested underwater, I prefer Beach 1 all around.]
But I did enjoy the video.
2020
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A second issue, ignored, is that if the Tarsacci MDT 8000 coil is underwater, sensitivity has to be lowered further to prevent chatter, thus reducing depth. Remember, the Tarsacci MDT 8000 is still a single VLF machine, with 4 separate frequencies to choose from, but not simultaneous multi-frequency (needed for eliminating saltwater effects). The Equinox 800 is a multi-frequency machine and has two beach modes, specifically designed for salt beach underwater use [Even thou Beach 2 is suggested underwater, I prefer Beach 1 all around.]
But I did enjoy the video.
2020
Gold - 20
Silver - 30
I've owned both. You have many misconceptions about the machine. It is not a VLF. It is mutli-domain technology (MDT). Just think of it as a pulse and a vlf combined but neither.
It is deeper than the NOX in and out of the water. In the water, it is much deeper and I can run higher sensitivity and I was able to adjust the salt setting.
I had to use frequency 9 on my salt beach so it runs quieter.
Dankowski website has a whole thread on this machine.
It is deeper than the NOX in and out of the water. In the water, it is much deeper and I can run higher sensitivity and I was able to adjust the salt setting.
I had to use frequency 9 on my salt beach so it runs quieter.
Dankowski website has a whole thread on this machine.
Nickels hit closer to gold rings than any other American coin. I've done this test with several gold rings and my Equinox 800 it's not any different. I've done it with my Excal and it was not any different. I've done it with my 3030, same thing. I did it with my TDI too. In case you are wondering I've had all these machines for several years and know how to use them. I started with the Tarsacci 18 months ago and got 6 hours of one on one, hands on training with the inventor/developer on how to use it. It is the real deal.
GeorgeinSC
Well-known member
What is the price difference between the two machines as I can not locate a price for the TARSACCI MDT 8000
OldBeechnut
Well-known member
George I believe it's around 1500.oo. But If you hunt in the water I am not sure if it was meant to be a underwater machine. Maybe someone can chime in on that..
JimmyCT
Well-known member
I am wanting to upgrade from my beginner level detector. I strongly think the MDT 8K or Deeptech Vista series is the direction that I want to go. However, I like to go to the beach three or four times a year so salt/mineralization does become an issue during those visits. Any advice you may have regarding the above named detectors would be greatly appreciated. I am resistant to buying any new technology digital detector where they offer updated software. My regards, S.