Welcome to our forum.
Yes it does help. I noticed the difference in lighting, and filtration systems. Wasn't aware of the difference in Ozonater...as a newbie to this, is this a huge thing? Yes, the warranties that they quoted us are identical. We still plan to do wet tests, but we're not into all the bells and whistles and I honestly liked the looks of the TR model better than the HS model they showed us.
You will find some happy Michigan Hot Spring owners on the forum. Might even be the same dealer.