You say "money aside", but in fact, that is one of the biggest considerations. You obviously like it (and THINK you need it) so if money is not a consideration then there is no dilemma. Just buy it. But assuming you're like most of us and money IS a consideration, 'want' aside, you have to ask yourself if you really, REALLY need it. With a (highly regarded) PA4x in hand, it's highly likely that you don't. If the PA4x fills, let's say, 90% of your needs, how much is the other 10% worth? 5k? Not me, not unless I've got Jeff Bezos or Bill Gates money .

I've discovered that the longer I ponder over something, the more likely I am to end up buying it.....and regretting it later . The longer you ponder, the larger the list of reasons to buy gets and the shorter the list of reasons not to buy gets, until finally logic, reason, and common sense completely disappear and is quickly replaced by unbridled lust....in this case, GEAR lust. That said, plus the fact that new gear is good for the soul :), stop torturing yourself and go ahead and buy the damn thing .

BTW, NOBODY should ask MY advice on buying (unnecessary) gear .

chas