I like EQ for leaner/drier gains but remember so much of what you are taking about is down to diet and proper hydration. This would be my suggestion : 1-16 Test 500mg, EQ 400-500mg EW. Adex .5 to 1mg EOD. For the first 8 wks, you could use anavar at 50mg if you wanted to stay dry and squeeze another compound in but its not needed. It sounds like you have had issues when you come off. Remember you need to keep the diet and training up after the cycle. You might want to see what your natural test levels are. If you have low test, you might be better off with HRT between cycles. If your test is low, you will have a hard time supporting muscle mass. If you want to work at maintaining without HRT, I would add 250u HCG every 3 days to your cycle and right up to PCT. PCT starts 3 wks after your last shot. 100mg clomid for 7 days. Then 14 days at 50mg ED.