If it’s now too expensive or you don’t see the added value of whatever improvements they made then vote with your wallet. The reason inflation is sticking around is that despite wholesale prices generally being down significantly retailers and OEMS, restaurants, - pretty much everywhere- continue to jack prices while claiming "inflation" or "supply chain"- while their margins soar. After three years the public now seems to shrug their shoulders and step up and purchase regardless of the price. If people resist these absurd and often unjustified prices then prices will start to come down. Look at something decent that's pre-owned as an alternative perhaps? Maybe you'll find something better for the same money, or something similar for less money.
Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases
Has anyone else noticed the the price of Denafrips Dac's have had two significant price increase in the last 12 month
Yes they did make "upgrade changes" but a 30% increases seems to be excessive
The Pontus 2 went from $1750 to $2,449
I am now having to consider an alternative your thoughts
https://www.vinshine.audio/product-page/denafrips-pontus-r2r-dac