MSB Discrete vs. Bricasti M1 SE


I started a previous thread asking for comparisons of a few $5k DACs and after many helpful responses and a bit more reflection have decided to skip the mid level and move to the top of my front end budget.  Maybe I’m mistaken, but I have found over the years that sometimes it’s less costly in the long run to just bite the bullet up front and pay once, rather than trading up in several moves.  For my system, this would be the ultimate front end.  
I know MSB costs a bit more with an additional power supply, but price is not the only factor between these two.   Because digital device improvements are coming so fast, I’m also looking at ease/quality of future firmware or hardware updates.  The Discrete is  entry level in the MSB line, which has a much higher top end than Bricasti.  Is there anything to the trickle down theory of product lines?  Thanks for any thoughts!
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hi @hgeifman : Just curious how M21 is different or better than your M1se?  I own M1se with MDx too and is wondering if M21 is something to consider in my upgrade path.

@hgeifman thanks for your input!  I am pretty satisfied with my M1se especially after the MDx upgrade.  Just wanted to run by you for your take on the M21 since you are the only person that I am aware to upgrade from an M1 to M21 and I am very interested to see if R2R makes any difference.  Glad to hear it is more musical to your ear from the update to M21.  Appreciate your insightful feedback on this.