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Thanks for all the good input.

I decided to go with the Eastwood DC 200 TIG. I know it's a Chinese machine, but at least it's backed by Eastwood. It was on pre-Black Friday special for $379 and includes a torch and foot pedal. The feature set is good for the price: dual-voltage, HF start, and DC TIG up to 200A.

Now I just need a helmet and the rest of the gear...