I've had every carb and a bunch of cars.
I've always liked Demons and Holleys, but I've had good luck with Q-jets, too.
Lately though, I've gotten into my new carb- a holley 4165, basically a Q-jet replacement. I believe it's the best of both worlds. Mechanical secondaries just like the stock Q-jet (still have it).
But it's a bolt on deal- everything fits and functions like the stock Q-jet including the air cleaner, too. All wires, choke, and throttle cable is the same. No changes at all like most Holleys.
It is a spread bore too, so it truly is just like the Q-jet but you're able to tune it easier. I get way better mileage too than a stock Holley 3310.
Keep your foot out of it, literally it'll seem like a Q-jet and act even better with that initial response when the secondaries are kicked open.
If you're looking for Holley tune-ability, with everything hooking up perfectly go with one of these- they're great. I highly recommend them. My is a 650 double pumper and even with an automatic car, it's the best carb on my 71 454 Vette.