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This is very similar to what I went though 3.5 years ago and I did take the new job. I was the tech expert in a particular field and felt like I needed to expand my horizons and jump out there. Because of the hole I created by changing jobs I ended up supporting the old job (everyone had my number) and really got zero credit for it. They now have contracted someone to do the position, but I'm still consulted quite a bit. Watch out for that.
I'm always looking back to see if I would have been better off not moving and have even been offered a chance to go back, but elected to stay as my old team had sort of fallen apart and I didn't want to have to clean up the mess. All that said, I find I'm losing some of the expertise I had as new software versions continue to come out. If you don't do it you'll lose it and it's been my bread and butter for so long it concerns me because I can take these skills anywhere. My current job is a one off, with more responsibility and all, but not something I can bank on with different companies etc.
All in all I did make the right choice. Just giving you some perspective of what you might encounter as your situation sounds exactly like mine was. One thing I promised my new boss was I would do is make this job decision and stick with it which I have done. I've never let on any different and he's assured me I made the right move for my career. Guess time will tell.
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