Depends on whether you want to shoot WA with balanced ambient, or whether you want to shoot macro/semi-macro where ambient light doesn't matter. I prefer the former, so low-light capabilities are high priority for me. I don't think I'll ever go back to a compact, no matter the issues of handling a larger rig with strobes on long arms.
Agreed. Wonder if a used dslr or mirrorless kit is the OPs budget... they truely are wonderful upgrades.
...about to have nice strobes myself after tasting the potential after a friend loaned me a pair for a year.