even going from DSI to Moog is a step up. pots bolted to the front panel that don’t wobble whatsoever is a huge thing. not that DSI sucks, but I’d still give the edge to Moog there, and it’s always been that way with them, across their entire line.
40+ year old Minimoogs still work. they need maintenance sometimes, of course. but it’s a classic instrument you take pride in owning and derive much enjoyment from playing. so you suck it up and pay the maintenance bill. when a Behringer Model D breaks down, do you pay to fix it or just toss it and get a new one?