I have looked at the AAW website several times. I was just trying to convince myself to spend that amount of money, but after doing a bunch of reading and these suggestions, and my known inexperience, I believe I will be miles ahead in terms of lack of frustration, and not having to source very many other parts if I just bite the bullet and spend the money upfront and know that I got quality. Thanks all. Now if only I didn't have to pay Uncle Sam I could order this today.
May have to wait another month or two. Lots of other stuff to do in the meantime.