I had this discussion with myself a couple of years ago, I just could not justify the cost of the DA as I did not race. Ultegra shifts just as nice and is only marginally lighter. Shoot, 105 shifting is pretty damn sweet these days as well.
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Brian | 2023 Trek Domane SLR 7 AXS | 2023 Trek CheckPoint SL 7 AXS | 2016 Trek Emonda ALR | 2022 Trek FX Sport 5
you should learn to embrace change, and mock it's failings every step of the way.