Best place to purchase a new Denafrips Pontus II

I ordered my Pontus II from Alvin at Vinshine a couple of months ago when they were on backorder. Paid via AMEX Platinum for white glove dispute resolution if needed (why deal with endless emails on PayPal?). No need for worry. Alvin is awesome, and kept me informed as to when production started, when the DAC was ready, and when it shipped (with tracking number). And the Pontus II itself is a phenomenal DAC. I couldn't be happier with either Alvin or the Pontus...

At what level Amp and Speakers do you need to hear the benefit of a DAC like the Pontus II?

From what I recall, Vinshine (in Singapore with Alvin Chee, the proprietor)  is the only official dealer for all things Denafrips.  I bought my Denafrips Ares II  directly from him and he has been amazing to work with !  Outstanding customer servcie as I asked a ton of questions before placing the order.   I would not go anyplace else due to potential warranty issues.

Considering going with the Venus instead. Any comments on this DAC? Not much buzz out there about it.

Oz

I have to agree with the above responses regarding Vinshine and Alvin Chee...  I bought my Terminator-Plus from Vinshine/Alvin and he is all about customer-service, quick response communications, and time commitments.  Highly recommended !  Going to get the highlly-regarded Jay's-Audio CDT2-Mk3 C/D Transport via Vinshine too.  Beware of e-Bay and other non-authorized sellers of new Denafrips or Jay's-Audio equipment as it may not have any warranty !

Happy Listening !...  John