I bought a paasche kit and it came with air compressor. I was in the same boat and I researched all of them and this is what I decided on. Forget what I paid but if I were you I would go with something like this. It's name brand single action siphon feed external mix. Mini Air Compressor piston type. Oil-less. Good system for beginning and more. I'm happy. Google them both. Hope this helps. Don't buy a no name. This is a good system and will not break you. Good luck.