Jimbo, you should at least trial Advanced as it is very cool. Having "Insight" on a second monitor is very useful. You can just switch out and off effects and tracks and see what is going on in your mix in real time. It looks great too. You also get the option to use the effects separately.
I think you basic version guys can upgrade to advanced for 399 at the moment whereas for guys like me who have advanced 5 it will still cost 299. Maybe AudioDeluxe will be doing better deals during the grace period (till nov13).
Personally I never used the reverb so I won't be missing it if I choose to upgrade.
.....and ccLarry......welcome back, good to see u again :)