I agree and have for several years pursued a different approach, rather than upgrade at the drop of a hat. I will see how to squeeze that last few percent from the gear I use. This of course is unlike others who post here "who can't be assed to get that last 2% from there system".  I have used T-amps sucsessfullyfor a year, these must be one of the most cost effective changes I ever made....allowing me to buy new software at a rate not seen for many years.