I made the switch about 6 months ago as well. I actually sold my Aeropress after I got a pour over made in Japan from the Japanese $1.50 store called Daiso. It is basically a Melitta.
I'm drinking some Bagersh Harrar from it right now. The funny thing is that I don't even use my Newco anymore unless I have guests over. It's too easy to kick on the Elektra, use the hot water tap and have quick fresh coffee.
Joe
edit: As far as the "flavor pores", uhhh...gimmick. I buy my filters at the Diaso store and they have the japanese brand along with melitta, I can't taste the difference. They even have Natural and white(bleached), Heck I have even used a bunn filter in a pinch, if you can taste the difference than you need to start cupping.