[...]I've been thinking about this for a while now. Recently I got a Citi Premier and with the Citi DC's ability to convert to TY on a 1:1 basis, I'm wondering if that is a better path to accrue more points?

First, I don't understand why so many sites value UR higher than TY. I get that it's all subjective at the end of the day. I know CSR have insurance while the Citi Prestige doesn't, but it doesn't have a 5x multiplier. Chase also doesn't have a card that seems 2x in general spending. I like how Chase have Hyatt as a transfer partner. Is Chase overrated? I feel like I'm missing something here.