QTR-Quadtone RIP

I also posted this question on the "Digital BW, The Print" in hopes 
that someone can offer help.


 can anyone comment on this?

 I am looking at "possibly" purchasing an Epson 3800 as opposed to a 
R2400. 
 the only issues that concerns me are this, the 3800 has no 3rd party 
carts available at this time and may never, AND QTR is the only 
available option (aside from ABW and expensive RIP's) . 
 
 I have used both IJC/OPM and QTR, and find IJC to be easier to 
manipulate. I could get my curves set very easily and PRECISELY with 
IJC. I had much more trouble getting QTR where I wanted them.
 I could get my curves set EXACTLY as I wanted them, due to the 
graphical interface, and it functioning similar to Photoshop (or at 
least the curve interface)


 my question is: can QTR be manipulated to the same degree as IJC. 
with IJC's interface, I could easily set my LM (or any color) to a 
VERY specific level, and adjust any part of LM curve to a very fine 
degree. I could adjust my LM/LC/ LLK (or whatever color or jet) with 
great detail anywhere along that curve.

 I somewhat gave up on QTR at that time. probably due to the fact 
that I tend to work more visually, and QTR causes you to think about 
vs."see" what your doing.
 don't misunderstand, I'm not criticizing QTR, I think it's a great 
program, I just felt IJC offered more control of the ink values 
across the entire range.

 am I mistaken on that issue? can QTR offer the same amount of 
control but with more effort on my behalf????
 if I can give me the control I had with IJC (not available for the 
3800), I very well might purchase one.

 I would appreciate anyone with experience with the two commenting.

 thanks to all
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