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<blockquote data-quote="loamer" data-source="post: 92385" data-attributes="member: 981"><p>Very sound thinking. I have had detectors for many years and have never contemplated any form of non-official modification or upgrade and there are many like-minded people about. There are two firm schools - yes and no. each to their own. I think you will be happy with the standard 5000 and 4500. The audio/amplifier are very good and I see no need for external boosters etc even with bad hearing. Once you have had a play with various audio settings, you will what I mean. The sound booms in, which is a huge leap on earlier MLs.</p><p></p><p>A key issue also is the peripheries, coils, shafts and the like. Could be as simple as a strap-over arm rest, padded arm rest, hip-stick etc which can make for a more relaxed swing. In summary, factory pre-sets (which you can tweek as you go), standard coils (which you change after some testing), and a standard machine <strong>ALL</strong> covered by a factory warranty, will make for good and successful detecting. </p><p></p><p>As I always point out, the Hand of Faith nugget was found with a very early model Garrett VLF - you just have to be on the right spot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="loamer, post: 92385, member: 981"] Very sound thinking. I have had detectors for many years and have never contemplated any form of non-official modification or upgrade and there are many like-minded people about. There are two firm schools - yes and no. each to their own. I think you will be happy with the standard 5000 and 4500. The audio/amplifier are very good and I see no need for external boosters etc even with bad hearing. Once you have had a play with various audio settings, you will what I mean. The sound booms in, which is a huge leap on earlier MLs. A key issue also is the peripheries, coils, shafts and the like. Could be as simple as a strap-over arm rest, padded arm rest, hip-stick etc which can make for a more relaxed swing. In summary, factory pre-sets (which you can tweek as you go), standard coils (which you change after some testing), and a standard machine [b]ALL[/b] covered by a factory warranty, will make for good and successful detecting. As I always point out, the Hand of Faith nugget was found with a very early model Garrett VLF - you just have to be on the right spot. [/QUOTE]
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