My first choice for brew quality, reliability, ease of programming, flexibility, brew shelf life quality, maintenance/service: is the Bunn Brewwise system. Not cheap, but great value for brewing the top quality filter drip coffee. Capable of brewing high dose levels, pulse brew, pre-brew and extracting the best flavors quickly and consistently. Multiple recipe capability for different batch sizes, decaf/reg profiles and even different roast profile capability. Can interface with dosing grinders for sophisticated brewing control, yet simple day-to-day operation.
Second choice is the Fetco Extractor series, because you can yield a similar brew quality although a step down in other factors from my experience.
Third choice is the smaller batch brewers - some can brew almost as nice a cup, while other models are one or two generations older brewing technology. That is: no pre-soak, no pulse brew, less accurate thermostats, lower wattage heating elements (less temperature stability through a brew cycle and longer recovery time), some have under-sized filter baskets that limit brew quality. You did not mention which model small brewer, so not more specific.
In some regions, repair parts and service availability is an issue, but you are in Wisconsin and both Bunn and Fetco are headquartered in Illinois, so service should be satisfactory for you. Both brands are top shelf. I hope this helps you consider your return on investment and differences between new/used/capacity/cup quality.