I’m in a similar position - trying to decide between the two. Such is the nature of buying Chinese-sourced DACs that comparisons are very tricky.
My current DAC is embedded in my Hegel H390. By all accounts it’s a pretty decent unit - I’ve read it’s equivalent to $1k (Qutest territory).
Musically, I prefer a rich mid-range over absolute detail. I’m not that bothered, tbh, about sound-staging.
From what I've read I suspect the Denafrips will probably favour me. If so, do I go for the Pontus at 1700, or the Venus at 2900 ?