I want a CNC router setup.....

[William Adams]

I’m actually looking to eventually upgrade my Makita RT-0701 to a spindle, probably a Kress — the reason I didn’t start w/ the latter is the price — it’s several times more expensive.

For a lot of people, having the “spindle” be an affordable, easily sourced trim router (or even rotary tool) makes the difference between an affordable option, and a too-expensive impossibility.

Is it the “best”? No. Is it the best value? Yes (if one wants a more affordable machine and ~$1,000 is one's budget)