Gidday chunk and lovely wifey. i went through the same as you not that long ago... i ended up with the bosses c/c and a 12" GSO Deluxe..... beautiful scope....BUT.... they seem to be a pain in the ummmmm they are annoying when you have to collimate them everytime you use them....
However.....People at star parties go "hey that would look good in Anthonys 12"....." not that i mind socialising is fun too.
I started off just being interested in "just looking up" and doing the WOW thing but im getting to the point of wanting to take photos. So i am now looking at the EQ6
when i get a little more financial ....
Best of luck with your decision and im sure youll enjoy whatever you buy....
oh just a hint if you can afford them buy Nagler eyepieces !
Anthony