Ok, well I thought that was where you were going; can’t say as I agree, but I can understand and appreciate your opinion on the subject.
For the record, I think you can do quality work with less than totally top-end equipment, but like you say, NOT without comprehensive understanding of the workflow and pipeline.
Not looking for an argument here, just thought you might have a few tips for low budget DI work.
Again, there is a LOT to be said for sticking to professional lab environments, but provided you are knowledgeable enough and understanding of the limitations of the equipment you work with, you can probably come up with a relatively inexpensive system for DI work that allows you to do the job.
Frank