I've been using a 9" Independence Tool DT saw for many years. I'm starting to think about getting something else. I was looking at the Bad Axe site and, according to their site, the 12" "will be the last saw I'll ever own".

That seems like quite a jump. What can I expect?

(I mostly make boxes and some drawers. 1/2" to 3/4" thick and mostly hardwoods. But sometimes I practice on softwoods (poplar).)