Chris,
If I was starting out I'd work toward an EQ6 with an ED80 and a DSLR. You can take some awsome images with this gear and it is quite forgiving. You can also use this gear if you want to progress to something with more focal length as the mount will easily take a heavier load.
I also agree with you - get goto as it will allow you to spend more time imaging rather than trying to find the target.
Just my 2c worth.
Peter
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