Question Aqualung Legend Elite vs Apeks MTX-RC

[TheGodPharaoh]

I am upgrading my regulator kit. I'm torn between the Aqualung Legend Elite and the Apeks MTX-RC. I only do warm water dives. I'm an advance open water diver and currently no plans to go technical or do sidemount.

I'd appreciate your votes

Thanks

 

[rsingler]

Legend Elite without a doubt.
The MTX-RC, despite Apeks reputation, has far less case strength. The thin alignment guides in the MTX-RC are prone to deformation when you change the hose, leaving your lever out of alignment unseen. The Venturi vane is a two part affair, with two thin parts and two orings, necessary so you can switch to a left-sided hose arrangement preferred by some SM divers.
The Aqualung Elite has a more robust case and reliable assembly. My praise does NOT extend to their MBS model, however.

 

[safetystop.io]

I love my MTX-RC. I've had it for about 2 years now and no problems/complaints with at all. If you're upgrading, you could save money by not getting the octo (it's the exact same 2nd stage as the primary).

 

[jzlassme]

Legend Elite without a doubt.
The MTX-RC, despite Apeks reputation, has far less case strength. The thin alignment guides in the MTX-RC are prone to deformation when you change the hose, leaving your lever out of alignment unseen. The Venturi vane is a two part affair, with two thin parts and two orings, necessary so you can switch to a left-sided hose arrangement preferred by some SM divers.
The Aqualung Elite has a more robust case and reliable assembly. My praise does NOT extend to their MBS model, however.

XTX has the same problem. In fact I believe the case and internal parts of XTX and MTX are exactly the same. Just the face plates are different.

 

[bossthanapol]

Warm water dives and no technical or SM. I'd go for Legend Elite: lighter, comfortable, sleek look, very nice build quality.
MTR-RC's strength is in cold water, ice diving, and technical, which would not be put to use in your case.