Good responses. Thank you.

I guess it's good to go for best possible - but as of now - if i'm only losing out on a mere 1 to 2 DPS - i'm not sure if it makes sense. I'm thinking i'll just farm the 75 alexandrite and wait till 2.4 to do any upgrading. A level 100 animus or a 110 soldiery weapon is fine to do everything currently available.