From your gear list, you’re already spending money on quality stuff. Given all the stuff minidsp+Dirac let you do, I can’t fathom you’d be disappointed.

Whether you NEED it or not … probably not … you already think it’s fantastic. But … I can tell you’re a tinkerer. You’ll have a really good time exploring.

I say go for it if you have the spare cash.

I mean … ya brought it up so? Just trying to help focus the message. 🤷‍♂️

I’m not disagreeing with the overall premise, but the credentialing of it is pretty weak and adds fuel to to those who’d argue with it.

Background in sound engineering, degree in recording tech … and work at a retail store doing repairs and sales. They don’t add up to someone who’s an expert. It’s like saying you’re an MD and are instead selling/training for vet supplies.

The other side that will discredit you will spend 5 seconds doing so and the people that believed them (even marginally) in the first place won’t be swayed.

It could be the way it’s written, I don’t know you at all, but it’s a horrible lead in. And that’s from someone who agrees with you. I’m an engineer too, science wins, always. The credentials as interpreted won’t convince anyone to read beyond it if they already believe the opposite.