So I ended up buying the DX6e. Price point was a key factor, but an excellent point was raised by the retailer - that if I get more involved in the hobby I’ll probably buy one with a good few more channels. The 8 channels isn’t really a lot more than the 6, and doesn’t offer me any advantages on my current models, and long term it isn’t the right choice anyway. I had a long chat with the owner and was amazed at his knowledge and willingness to share this all. He had a look through all the kit I had and only sold me as little as I needed to get started. A genuine enthusiast for RC models.