Jack, the beginner of this thread asked for recommendations, and I provided my input. Sorry, I didn't make a comparison study for you, but if you want a thread that does that, one that provides an agreeable or a disagreeable insights, perhaps could begin your own thread on that topic.
I have noticed the Triton 3 1/4hp router is on sale for $250 at Rockler and Highland Wood Working. Seems like a decent price for a router that was well recommended on this thread.
All I read is personal preferences. Without a dedicated thread on the topic it just repeats itself as a preference thread. I see no gain from 15 yrs ago on this forum or the others.
But... What does "this" router do that makes it better? That should be the topic...
I've got 20+ routers and several buried in router tables. I guess I come off negative sometimes but there needs to be a better way to choose a router other than by everyone's preferences of brand or color. There needs to be a sticky on the different classes of routers and the features + or - on each. Then most wouldn't have to ask...
I have a big Bosch with a Woodpecker lift. No problems. I don't recall the model # but it's the 3 HP job.
Cry "Havoc," and let slip the dogs of bench.
I was socially distant before it was cool.
A little authority corrupts a lot.
Jack, I admire your setup, very nice.
I too own a Milwaukee 5625 which lives in the table and never sees the light of day. I also own 4 other routers of different brands and what I appreciate the most is the Milwaukee is the least offensive to my ears, even though the noise level is the same.