New Loopers

[Walker Argendeli <heckler0077@bellsouth.net>]

For several weeks now, I've been getting ready to buy a serious loop 
pedal.  I've been looking around, investigating, and trying to determine 
which is right for me.  I'd like one of the more powerful ones, a la RC-50 
or Echoplex.
I realize that software like Ableton is regularly updated, but I'd like a 
pedal.  The problem is, RC-50 has been out for awhile, yet some basic 
flaws remain while Boss/Roland completely ignores users.  The powerful 
Echoplex (gibson digital pro plus) was discontinued some years ago.  Thus, 
I'm stuck- what do I buy?  Are there any rumblings of new loopers on the 
horizon, whether that's a boss rehaul (or even firmware update), a new 
echoplex, or something else?  I'd like something with a lot of features (I 
realize I won't use many of them, but I like to have them for tinkering), 
but I don't want to be stuck with the limitations of current ones.
Granted, if nobody's heard anything, that leaves me with the current 
product lineup.  What's the general consensus: RC-50, echoplex (bought 
used), or something else?

Thanks,
Walker