If you just want to get your feet wet...get a Luminous Axiom for $150....even less if you buy used. At that price, you have no risk. I've owned a couple of Lumninous Axioms and they performed quite well.
I bought a Placette and it bested the Luminous Axiom. But, the Luminous Axiom was no slouch by any means.
I bought a Placette and it bested the Luminous Axiom. But, the Luminous Axiom was no slouch by any means.