RE: spektrum rx
Whoever told you that Spektrum is only compatible with JR was probably thinking of transmitter/receiver compatibility and said 'servos' by mistake.
You do need to keep your servo arms organized if you have multiple servo brands because the shafts can vary slightly in size and the number of splines varies. I do not know if any are interchangable. If you keep the extras bagged by brand it's easy to keep it straight.