Hi Silas, on a slightly different track......
I've got the SuperNova 2 and been totally pleased with it,
but the other day, I dropped it onto a hard concrete floor
from shoulder height.
Fearing the worst, I put it on the lathe and tested it
out and it came through with flying colours.
I'm not the most experienced turner yet (hahaha),
but would suggest that, if you get the smaller Nova,
you will soon wish you had the bigger one. Also,
there are a host of Nova accessories at reasonable
prices.
I've also got an older type Record chuck and it
also is of very high quality.
Good luck, regards - Jim