Definately another apex, even if it was the Jr with an extra eb8, the bob and a few modules. My reason being that I had a lite and it actually simplified and enhanced my system. It allows monitoring remotely, the ability to recieve and make changes and cut off /turn on items, expanding the feature set of your system (I had lights turn on automatically when the doors to the cabinet were opened for example), watch say for overflows and other mishaps, and the level of accuracy is simply amazing with the device!
It utterly took my reef and myself to another level.. I lost it when my previous system was under handedly destroyed and dismantled, so my current new little system, I'm trying to build it up, but the controller is the last thing I need in my equipment to purchase.. So if I had the funds, yes, without a doubt that would be what I would purchase. Until then, I will keep on trying to save..