I've also gone to the Fragola stuff, after using Aeroquip for decades. For a variety of reasons. And I've gone away from the stainless braid stuff.

The hard parts, adapters, and unions are not such a big deal, although I don't cheap out on those either. The hose and ends are really what matter, and yes, you should use hose and ends from the same manufacturer.

I believe I'm just going to do what I need to do to use the good stuff. Really no interest in using junk.