But how many of us are rocking electrostats

Abyss 1266 TC+20k in gear tube amp(viva egoista) and tube dac(lampizator)

STAX SR-X9000 with T2 and Weiss 501/502 dac i havent heard the grand cayman yet and blue hawaii is very decent

In my experience absolutely but amp/dac upgrades on my existing gear would be a 2x cost of dac and amp.

I currently use a $4000 r2r dac, and ive identified and tried my amp with two absolutely better dacs that i want to upgrade to but cant afford yet. The Weiss 502 dac or the Lampizator big 7.

My amp currently is $6000 and the Viva Egoista 845(12k and above) I was able to demo at a meet trounces it handily.

Not in the path of upgrading for now ive kind of settled but curiosity can hurt wallets thats for sure.

Alternatively a good audio buddy of mine into Stax has been eyeing on upgrading from his headamp blue hawaii to a Custom T2 or Grand Cayman and is looking to sacrifice a lot in order to do so.