Originally Posted by royalsun

You didn't say the Magic was better I did. Here is why; it far out performs a Matrix, meters do not lie. They measure uva output in milliwatts per cm squared. That is quantifiable. At 900 hours you will get around 145 mils. A Matrix will put out 80-85 mils with brand new bulbs. At 450-500 hours you shiit can the bulbs in your Matrix because your readings will tank exponentially after 500 hours.
You will pay more up front for a Magic but considering you get 2x the lamp longevity the extra cost is quickly recooperated. As per lamp costs the Matrix consists of 27/620 watt hp's and 6/1000 watt hp's, retail cost approximately $2800. The Magic 636 prior to 2005 consists of 30/1000 watts, retailing at around $2900. So lamp costs are consistant. The difference is at 900 hours you will have changed the lamps in your anemic performing Matrix 2x so you have twice the lamp costs and at the same time you have approximately 2/3's the output. This isn't opinion but it is fact!