Denarips and Vinshine split

Your original title may be quite apt Denaf"rips". 

I don't think anyone would deny, Alvin and Vinshine have played a significant role in making Denafrips what they are today. With Denafrips recent mishandling of the 15th versions of DACs, the launch of 12th-1 so soon after the 12th; they are not exactly endearing themselves to their customer base. Quite precarious for them what with an expanding choice of R2R DACs these days. Time will tell

I just got the email from Vinshine and it is a cause for concern.  I don't totally understand the issue with the grey market.  I bought my T2 from The Music Room which is a reputable online market for used equipment. I wonder if they consider that grey market. Vinshine did support me when the firmware update was issued a year or so ago. 

Just go to AliExpress, search for Denafrips and you'll know instantly what "grey market" means and how it would destroy a reputable dealer.  

@sbayne, Thanks I don't frequent AliExpress but that helps to understand the problem for sure. Are these copies of their products or secondary sales?

So I went and searched and yes, there are few items, but nothing really to destroy a dealer. No high value items at all and prices and not that much lower.

B&H Photo used to sell both white and grey items. You see, there is no really white and grey Denafrips since local US support is very limited. It is not like you buy Canon lens US model with quick local repair. Gray or white most probably you will have to ship unit to Singapore.

Grey market is good. The only way to fight greedy monopolists like US importer of Accuphase.