Re: whats the better all around detector to pick whites dfx or xlt? for all purp
The XLT (and DFX) has a prospecting 'program' which doesn't mean squat when it comes to actual nugget hunting and when comparing to an MXT/GMT. I've read that the MXT also has the coil driven at a higher voltage. Aside from that, the MXT has a much more aggressive ground tracking circuit and a much higher SAT retune speed. The MXT is basically a GMT that operates at a lower frequency and with a few bells and whistles (coin/relic modes.. disc.). Like a lot of gold detectors, it's capable of using an extreme amount of preamp gain.. but also has the software/circuitry to allow it to operate smoothly with said gain. Plain and simple, look at what the nugget hunters are using (when they use a VLF). You'll have to look long and hard to find a DFX/XLT out in the goldfields, but MXT's are commonly used. The XTerra 70 is making a name for itself as a prospecting detector too. Don't get me wrong, almost any detector will find gold, but most coin/jewelry/relic detectors are limited in their capabilities. They generally won't see the tiny stuff (more of that out there than large) and will have problems seeing nuggets in the often harsh ground where it occurs. Steve Hershbach has used all the above detectors and, on his website's nugget detector recommendations, doesn't recommend the DFX/XLT for nugget hunting. Hmmm.. I wonder why. The MXT/GMT both have glowing endorsements. The XTerra 70 is also on his detector recommendations list. ..Willy. PS.. I tested out an XLT using my 3 grain test nugget aannnnd.. thumbs down.
