Hi BigWind,
It’s unfortunate that the new Classic won’t be available in time for you. While in the world of mattresses “this years model” may not be any better than “last years model” in terms of comfort and PPP (just like the Tempurpedic classic that you slept well on may be a better “match” for you than their current models) … I do understand the sentiment.
NOTE ADDED JAN, 2016: They have now introduced their new simplified choice mattress which has replaced their previous models and have also become a member of this site.
You’ve probably seen this already and the information there is probably redundant if you’ve read the whole Tuft & Needle topic but there is more about Tuft & Needle and some of the other “simplified choice” mattresses in post #2 in this topic. It certainly uses good quality materials and there are no lower quality materials or weak links in the design but it would also be a significant change in “feel” from a memory foam mattress to a polyfoam mattress. Like Novosbed it also has a great return policy as well so you can test it in your bedroom instead of a showroom.
I’m looking forward to finding out what you end up deciding once you pull the trigger.
Phoenix