I recently upgraded from Jumpstarts to the Herpstat2. The Jumpstarts were fine, but I did have to tinker with them (I had 2 - 1 for the UTH and 1 for the CHE) every couple of days to keep the temps where I wanted them. So I was ready for an upgrade.
I compared the Herpstat2 (redline) on Amazon to Spyder Robotics. It ended up cheaper at Spyder and I got it in 3 business days. I absolutely LOVE my Herpstat. What a huge step up in quality and features. I watched a quick Youtube video on setting my temps and times, and voila - done! If you have the financial means to skip the introductory therms, I would totally start with the Herpstat. Just be sure you're getting the appropriate model for the number of heat sources you're regulating.
You have the option to set daytime temps and nighttime temps, if you want a natural drop. I have the hotspot set to run at 90º day and night, ambient temps with the CHE set to run at 80º day and night. (edit to add: the actual thermostat is set at 93º for the hotspot, so the tempgun reads 90º at the bottom of the tub, 88º or so on top of the substrate)
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