I ended up going with a Land Pride NTS2511.
There really isn't much on the net about them. But there are several folks in my area who have them. I'm not sure why Land Pride or Great Plains doesn't put some information and a few videos out. I'm thinking about making a few videos just to get some information out there for other people to access. The reps don't seem to know much at all about them.
It is a 'version' which has the same basic principle of the Brillion with a roller up front, drop seeding, and roller behind to press the seed into the ground. The reason I went with it is its ability to 'pretill' ground with the spikes attached to the front roller.
I know.. I know... I have already tilled the ground and don't need to 'retill' it. The fact is, I think the Brillion would have done a 'better job' for the primary seeding. Or at least as good. However, I wouldn't be able to use a Brillion for any other reason.
I chose this seeder because many folks in my area have one and use it to refurbish pastures/bald areas, etc on a yearly basis. This is more palatable to me, than spending $12K on something I would only use one every few years.
So, I found a demo unit and, if the remnants of Harvey will allow, will be putting in my fields and pasture in the next couple weeks. I wish I could have gotten into the field last weekend, before the rain, but I didn't get the seeder until Monday.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed, hoping the 2" spikes on the front rollers won't tear up the pretilled ground too much. I've heard they don't do much if left in the 'least aggressive' orientation. Which is what I am counting on.
I'll let you know how things turn out.