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Ned,

You might take a look at the HTP Invertig 221 specs. I debated the same issues as you and thought this was a good fit with some room to grow. Italian made machine and after-sale service and support had been above average IMO. The weak point is the manual which could have lost a little detail in the conversion from Italian to English but Miller's phone app makes up for that.

http://www.usaweld.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=597

I also have HTP's MIG 200 and Microcut 600 plasma cutter, no problems with any of them after 2+ years.

Would I rather have Miller's equipment that's just a step above the HTP in specs.......yes, especially if I had a shop, but not for the dollar difference and my newbie hobbyist usage venture.