I just spoke with the company. They still have not found a resolution to the quality control problem on China. They are “looking for a manufacturer, who can build the device with the quality they expect”, ( slightly paraphrased). So, they were not willing to promise a date this time( probably because they have not delivered on several other dates)!
He estimated “ maybe June”? I would expect that is not very comforting news, for those who have either paid for, or want to buy the product. So, there it is!
The good news is that there more and more competing devices ( particularly, from iFi, as I have posted before). Those unwilling to wait anymore, can go that route.
I would hope because of the really solid reviews and reputation, of both their professional and “HiFi”, product lines, that they have the wherewithal to eventually deliver the “Clef”, as advertised. However, as the saying goes “ don’t hold your breath”!
From all the goodwill they seem to have generated among reviewers, they certainly have been worthy of trust. Everyone has failures and mistakes. The problem here is that the lack of communication and/ or slow response, has angered people.
It brings to mind the Tesla Model 3 for $35,000 controversy! Since, it is a little more visible, maybe people have been more tolerant. However, the truth is Tesla may not be able to deliver, or even survive as a company! No one knows, really. Same with Mytek, in my opinion.