In my opinion, a titanium regulator isn't a better "deal". But this isn't what I responded to.
But since you are asking.
You originally stated:
Can you get a
better regulator at this price?
Well you can. Try these:
Poseidon JetStream MK3 - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL
Poseidon Xstream Deep MK3 - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL
Or this one, which really breathes better than most. So smooth, really.
Poseidon Cyklon Metal - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL
Of course there is always the ScubaPro Mk25/S600 regulator which retails at $689 if you pay retail. Who does that though?
Or the Apex regs are another option.
Since you mentioned "better", the titanium used in the construction of a regulator doesn't make it better. There is no change or increase in performance, it's not better. It is "different", more unique perhaps. But not better.
You asked if one could get a reg "Better at this price ($800)". Yes, with $800 budget I could easily get a better reg.
You asked, so I answered.
-Mitch