More variables in that equation than what you told us Fletch.
This is too general of information. "Rims threaded"(are both 32, do you mean laced, is it a bored out rim, steel, aluminum, width, brand, tires, psi, etc), "High Quality = 1$" (aluminum, steel, cost of spoke and nipple or just spoke, brand name).
Is it rag joint, disc brake, hybriped, threaded?
I couldn't say myself, but talk to a wheel guy and he'd be able to on this one, but what's the lacing pattern? That's gonna make a difference.
Also, what kind of rim, what "kind" of spokes? Are your spokes tapered at different points?
Does your bike repair man have a motorized bike? Lets be honest - he's got spandex in his fanny pack.
I kid, but I digress. Unless he's a motorized rider, he doesn't know what's best for you, and unless he knows what your sprocket setup is, he can't say for sure what setup is going to be best for you. He very well could have just been doing a simple style build and needing to make that sale for the month.
I've seen people who are hardcore about one way or the other. There's just different qualities about each G. Less tension, More tension, More strength, Less Strength, More maintenance, Less maintenance... Depends on all those variables as to what your build's qualities are.
If I gave you a flat out answer, I'd be lying to you. It wouldn't even be an opinion, as without knowing more info, it's not even an educated guess.