Would the counterbalanced version "88B" have better durability and reliability than the non TC88.

 

....only time will tell.

 

Do you mean a TC88B VS a TC88. The B is a balanced version of the TC88. I have both and the TC88 is much quiter and smoother once you get part 1500 RPM. I have have some buddies get as much as 100k from the TC88 but have not hear of anyone getting that much from a TC88B.