@12hz
That's why I said save your money. Yes, the Herron is a bit more expensive than the others you mentioned, but getting a VTPH-2a will keep you from losing money on trade-ins for upgrades.
BTW, even if you CAN find a used early model Herron VTPH-1, it will perform as well or better than any of the non-Herron models being discussed in this thread.
But it's your money and you should spend it however YOU want.
That's why I said save your money. Yes, the Herron is a bit more expensive than the others you mentioned, but getting a VTPH-2a will keep you from losing money on trade-ins for upgrades.
BTW, even if you CAN find a used early model Herron VTPH-1, it will perform as well or better than any of the non-Herron models being discussed in this thread.
But it's your money and you should spend it however YOU want.