$30K DAC in a $70K system - wise or ridiculous?

@audiotroy - my comment wasn't specifically about the DHT DAC designs but that people are making comments who never heard one or probably another DAC in the price category to offer an opinion as to they would not pay that much.  I have heard several people who had DACs that offered upgrade paths.  While a nice option, that means nothing to me if the DAC to start off cannot complete with some of the better sounding DACs to begin with.  I have not heard the Aqua DACs in a few years and they sounded very nice but the higher end price points they were selling for then the DACs where not so special to my ears.

Happy Listening.

@audiotroy 

By "upgrade path" do you also mean software updates/grades, like PS Audio and (I think) Aqua.  

Would you consider dcs as having an upgrade path.  

If you are considering a Lampizator DAC I recommend you start with the Golden Gate 2.  The GG2 is crazy good and the ability to tube roll enables you to dial it in to your musical preferences. As @audioman58 indicated earlier the Final Touch Audio USB cable has great synergy with Lampizator DACs.
While Lampizator does not offer a modular upgrade program, they do offer upgrades to keep your DAC current.  I had my original Golden Gate upgraded with new clocks and power supply changes when they came out and then later had it upgraded to a GG2.  Eventually I traded the GG2 in and purchased a Pacific. Absolutely no regrets as I’ve moved up the model line. 
I personally don’t believe you need to worry about a GG2 or a Pacific becoming a “boat anchor”. If you are in the US I think Lampizator still provides service in the country so you don’t have to ship it back to Poland for upgrades.

I would probably go for the Focal Scala Utopia Evo and sell the Kanta and then get a somewhat cheaper dac, like $12k.

1.) Sell your PS Audio BHK; (+~3500 in your pocket)
2.) Get an MSB Discrete DAC with USB module and extra power supply (~12K)
3.) Keep your Kanta 3;
4.) Enjoy


I owned a PS Audio BHK for a bit; Tube rolled, etc...ultimately did not last too long in my system;
I have the MSB Discrete dac that replaced a PS Audio DirectStream DAC. The MSB is incredible. Will be a great digital front end with the brighter Kanta tweeter;