There is a lot of info in this thread

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11...tm.htm#1109761

As for BVM, he's got some great stuff, but I wouldn't agree with your comment about being best, he's expensive and his stuff works, but there are lots of other great jets out there.
Dollar amount, probably $4000 on the low end (if you have nothing already) to as much as you want to spend.