Science™ has proven that skill matters more than gear.
[Arm of the Father - Normal Mode with df]

i200 - 1081 [Antiquated Brionac]
i181 - 852 [Iwa Toshi-Kai]

i195-ish drg I ran with the other day - 687 [Antiquated Brionac]
i180-ish drg, same thing - 710 [Iwa Toshi-Kai]

Science wins the day.