How is Google's algorithm evolving in terms of DA vs PA value?

[knielsen]

how is Google evolving in terms of value for DA vs PA? Is having a link from a DA 75 + PA 25 better than having a link from a DA 50 + PA 50, assuming such 2 websites are otherwise identical? I have a couple of .EDU backlinks where DA is around 80, though PA 1. Would be DA 40 with a PA 40 be more valuable? I hear Google is placing increasing value on the domain and less on the page authority. 
Any insight appreciated

thank you

[barkingtuna]

I recently found a tool called the "Panguin Tool - by Baracuda Digital" which syncs with your Google Analytics accounts and simultaneously displays every major Google algorithm update since January 2012.  What's great about it is that you can very easily see traffic variances as they relate to updates.  When you scroll over an update, a short summary of the key points of the update are listed and you can get a better idea of how it potentially impacted your site.

Panguin Tool Link

This doesn't directly answer your question, but it may give you insight if there are any discrepancies in your traffic that relate to a tracked update.

[barkingtuna]

Did you try the "Panguin Tool" and did give you any insight?