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

@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;

With the Lampizator volume option you eliminate the need for your BHK pre-amp so I think it's a great upward move. Good luck!