I can't compare the day-state with the air tex, but they do look similar.
I just received my day-state on Friday. we had a big snow storm that night so all i was able to do was get it set up.
Before i setup the compressor, basically, inserting the filter, adding the oil, and the 220 plug, i called AOA to clear up a few questions that i had.
They put me in touch with the compressor tech. We talked about the plug, i just wanted to confirm the hot and neutral wires, European is not the Red, Black and white neutral, it is Brown, Blue hot wires and yellow and green striped neutral. He confirmed that for me.
Also when adding the oil there is a capped fitting next to the oil fill that you have to remove when adding the oil to let the air escape etc.
I put a drain line on the pressure relief pet cock and ran it into a plastic dish we'll see how this works.
It was nice being able to talk to a tech who ran in my compressor and spent all the time necessary to answer my questions.
I haven't used it yet but it is ready to go.
Having a company with expertise that you can call and provides support is a comforting thing when making a fairly expensive purchase.
This is my first purchase (compressor and 75 cu tank) from AOA and so far i am impressed with their support.
I'll post my impression of the compressor later on in the week after i get a chance to use it. (hopefully it will be positive)
I'll be filling an 80 and 100 scuba tank (used in the basement range) (right now the scuba tanks are full) in addition to the 75, which will be used wherever (outside shooting),