If this year is a guide, there is indeed a middle ground to crossgrade from non-audiophile versions without paying full price:

https://www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htm

AudioTrack's advice above is good; we will all see in December.


BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Presonus Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.