QTR-Quadtone RIP

The notion of creating my own curves for QTR is new for me.  But I
want to give it a shot.  At the same time, I feel I have reached the
limit of the capabilities of scanner based Monaco EZ Color for general
color print profile generation.

It appears that the newly merged X-Rite with GretagMacbeth has taken
the Pulse package off the market.  All of the current offerings are
much more expensive.

I have found a couple dealers who still stock the Pulse at a
reasonable price.  I am looking for some guidance here.  Should I buy
this apparently discontinued product, and is it really the best
moderately priced tool for my two stated purposes?

Thank You.

George Butch
Plantation, FL