Digital BW, The Print

I've had a darkroom for quite some time, and I'm rather proficient at 
the old techniques.  But I'm getting shoved (mostly by publications) 
into thinking about digital.  I've made the decision that I would 
like to give it a try, I'm just not sure if now is the time.

It seems that printing is not quite there yet for black and white.  
Even the latest Epson 2200 line is still just a little bit away from 
perfection.  I do almost all 4X5, with some 35mm thrown in -- and 
nearly all of it is black and white.

I guess my question is this.  With the technology advancing rapidly, 
and the latest equipment still just slightly behind the curve, would 
it make more sense to wait a year?  Are there any rumors about 
perfecting digital printing for black and white?  What do you think 
is on the near horizon in this realm?