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Denafrips Pontus *15th* ?

Hi guys, 

I'm confused (doesn't take a lot 🤔)

I ordered a new Pontus 12th-1 direct from Vinshine about 8/9 days ago; it was delivered this morning, but, it wasn't a Pontus 12th-1 I unboxed - it was a Pontus 15th????

I had no idea, and haven't come across, or read anything that there was a new version coming.

I've emailed Vinshine, but with the time difference, they're probably all tucked up in bed right now in Singapore; while I wait for a response, does anyone else have a clue about this "15th" version?

I'd post a picture of the front panel, but I have no idea how to upload photos on A'gon

Thanks for reading 👍

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fthompson251
373 posts
 

JMHO but I think Dinafrips is dumping Vinshine and going it on their own. Vinshine is out of stock on every Dinafrips component they sell, DAC, Pre and Power Amps. clocks, DDC’s etc.

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painter24 OP
283 posts
 

@fthompson251 this did cross my mind too to be honest, as you can "Shop" and check out via the Denafrips site still

otherworld74
7 posts
 

I had been interested in upgrading my Pontus 2 to the Terminator 2 12th, listed at $4,914.47 on the Vinshine site (now listed as "Out of Stock). The Terminator 15th is listed on the Denafrips site at $6,099.00 - a 24% increase.

tds3371
60 posts
 

This may explain why, in a recent e-mail correspondence with Alvin (Chee) re: upgrading my Denafrips Pontus II, he recommended I look into the Laiv Harmony DAC.

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painter24 OP
283 posts
 

@tds3371 Wow! That is odd. Isn't the guy who started Laiv an ex-Denafrips man? Or have I imagined that?

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