Indeed, MicroBT are the manufacturer of Whatsminer equipment but from all I've understood there are close ties between Pangolin and MicroBT. I have not been able to source better prices with anyone else and I have received excellent service so far from Pangolin.
My connection with them is based on being a large scale customer and since I have extensive connections in the industry they've asked me to help source some new business.
The M10S was listed on their site for sure but it's not available from them at the moment.
I read it as Pangolin was "sales outlet" or distributor.
I am curious though dj_wldwst - What is your connection with Pangolin, if any?
I never noticed them selling the m10s on their site, I may have missed it all together. I was definitely intrigued by this model, but ATM the price makes the m10 better for me as you stated.
@Myrig - I know there is a whole other issue going on with you and offordscott, but let's keep the threads clean, maybe consider using the reputation board in the future.