Absolutely none! My tussle with Google churned out references of people sharing their means of getting that soundcard sourced through some acquaintances.
I had high hopes from one online shopping site which has option for 'Pay cash on delivery' (since I don't have a credit card). Sadly it has stock for only Creative X-Fi series.
So, yesterday I decided to end my confusion and agony. I risked it and purchased the Xonar Essence ST.
Took a day off from my work to assemble the sound card (and an XFX HD 6790).
I hope I revert to this thread with some good news and feedback about the card. Else I'll be happy with the 'pristine', crytal clear MONO xmission [don't miss the adjectives I just used - they mark my attempt at self-consolation] and will rather wait till I get down to Germany sometime this September and possibly get a Juli@