magma-joe,
Those C&G machines are expensive, and that is just the "retro upgrade"? I (so far) have been satisfied with the DT, no regrets. I keep wondering if I should have went with an 8' set-up. The space is tight as it is so I will have to be content. I know i have said it before but it seems like The DT is a lot for the money. I could not build one for even half that (and I am cheap).
The gas console I will use is actually about a year old. We have used it quite a bit with our mag shape cutter and track cutter. The DT interface console has the right outputs to control it on the back. the gas console has three ASCO redhat valves, two are switched at the same time (preheat oxy and fuel) and the last is turned on after preheat is done (cut oxy). For beveling we will use a Victor BHA-2 adapter on one torch.
All of the parts including the two new torches and one new BHA-2 and 100' of grade R twin hose was less than 1K. I played vulture on ebay. It took awhile to assemble but found some unreal deals.
pics are from my phone cam, bad quality.
WSS