Hope we do get that chance to run into each other again soon. Sure appreciate the reply.

My Etrac/CTX comment was really more of a statement about how Minelab has a knack for hitting the market with multiple "higher end" machines in a back to back fashion. You are dead on right that the Nox and Etrac are different animals. I still can't part with my Etrac even though the 800 is my go-to now. IMHO, its still one of the great silver getters.

Looking forward to your Manticore testing and anything you might be willing to share about it.