Upgrading to Shapeoko Pro XXL or go for a completely different machine?

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

There was a lengthy thread comparing the options at:

Aluminum work - Spindle vs Router vs AMB or Mafell milling motor

I’m trying to get my S3 XL ready for a lot of aluminum (sheet mostly) work. After reading so many posts on choosing among the drive options, here is my conclusion. Please chime in if you feel otherwise, and why. Water Cooled Chinese Spindles: Pros: Lower tool noise, however, the noise of cutting material is the same. Spindle owners consider it a substantial difference. Speed controlled via software. Precision mounts. Higher torque, but not really relevant due to the overall limitations of t…