I agree with everything said above. I would add this. Since you are, in fact, producing material for commercial release, if you did go audiophile, you would have the satisfaction of knowing that you had started with the best source material possible, and that listeners who had the audiophile equipment to appreciate it would be rewarded as well.

Since I don't have such gear, or likely the hearing to appreciate the difference anyway, I can't tell you whether it would be worth it. However, if I was in your position and had the means, I'd go with the audiophile package.

Richard

"My primary musical instrument is the personal computer."