So I sold off my mint condition Syncro 250DX and picked up a Dynasty 200DX! It took two weeks to get here but it looks to be worth the wait. This thing is tiny compared to the Syncro... Hopefully it packs the punch they claim. I'm looking forward to exploring the new options an inverter machine offers.
I've had one of those for about a year and love it!
As a professional mechanic (and hobbyist welder), I've always felt that having very good tools is important - it's hard to develop optimal skills if the tool is letting you down.
With the 200DX, I know exactly who is to blame if the weld doesn't turn out... ME!!!