I don't know about the newer version of the BrewMagicPRO but the one I got last year was just OK until I converted it to a HERMS. Now my efficiency is way up for an identical grain bill. The model that jlinner just received does have a new controller and I believe SABCO is using a different heating element so maybe it is superior to the model I bought in '06. Nevertheless, I prefer the HERMS setup over the RIMS......at least for my model IV.
Hey, you guys may say that BrewMagic owners suck but for all of you guys who built your own RIMS, HERMS, or AG systems; you ROCK and I for one admire your ingenuity. Nice system jlinner, congrats.