[TenTec] Omni VI Opt 1 or Omni VI + ?

[Phil Zminda]

I am very close to buying an Omni VI Opt 1 from Ten-Tec. They also have an Omni VI and an Omni VI factory-upgraded to a plus. I'm leaning toward the Opt 1 based on the DSP, since I have a pretty bad noise problem at my QTH. Other than the extra filter slot,  is there any reason to go for the full upgrade. I'm primarily a cw op and do a few contests. I just sold my Jupiter and wanted a rig with a few crystal filter options, not just DSP. (Never really got into the computer control.) I can't afford even a used Orion and don't see anything from Japan that's in the price range with the Omni's receiver specs. Any comments appreciated.

Thanks,

Phil N3ZP