I am one of the few here not to recommend to Jason a machine. My advice to him, is not to listen too much to other peoples opinions (including mine!). Sure, do research of whatever sort you can, set a budget, decide if it is new or used. If new, go down to BB for a pre-arranged visit telling them the 2 machines you want a closer look at and they will set them up side by side for you to have a play. It is only Northampton and for the sake of 3 ½ hours travel you will be able to make sure.
The Decent, you have an owner giving one bit of advice backed by two years experience followed by another owner not agreeing!
For clarity Jason and I go way back. I sold him his Mythos many moons ago. Jason is coming to see me on Saturday for a coffee and a chat. Yes he can have a play on the Evo but I will not be swaying him on it. When I was working people paid me handsomely to give them advice and because of that, I understand the implications involved. Now, the elephant in the room of course will be Jason turning up with a brown bag stuffed full of cash, but I do not think that will happen somehow!