End of discussion? DHEA converts into testosterone and other hormones. It can be used a substitute for a test base, while you are right, it is not a test base.
I said some "form" of a test base. Most people use Derma solely for the testosterone response it gives... If you want to be technical, yes, test is the only test base. You could use other "forms" though as some of us aren't willing to inject, or can't get a hold of test. Obviously these forms won't work as well as the real base.
Good eye. But I think everyone knows what I meant.
You could also use 4-AD if you can get your hands on it.
...now that I think about it, Derma would be even better to add. It would give you some estrogen to battle those dry aching joints, and some testosterone for the sake of testosterone to deal with other things.
Because SD will drive your estrogen down pretty low. No need to get it lower or it could potentially cause trouble.