I have a DE JP and a DE TFTC and several WMS/Bally games in my collection as well as a JJP and a Stern. Honestly they are all excellent games.

I am a huge fan of TFTC and it gets as much play as any of my WMS/Bally games. The same skillset that is required to successfully troubleshoot WMS/Bally games will transfer over to supporting your DE/Sega titles.

I was a little apprehensive when I purchased my first DE title (JP), but that was unwarranted. For the most part pinball is pinball and as long as the manufacturer was reputable and in business for several years you can find parts and repair your machines as needed.

My DE machines are very, very solidly built and sit right next to my WMS/Bally titles and look and play great.

Gord