I disagree actually mate, if you get the right equipment it is nothing more than adjusting your EC and PH and the bigger your res the less drift you get. I have also only ever had to unblock a sprinkler perhaps a half dozen times in a few years.
I've been using the Stinkbud style NFT hydro for 4 years and I've never had a malfunction or problem. It's easy, efficient and works every time. ...and you can build it yourself for under $100.