I'd like to define best audio-manufacturing countries as the sources of the best manufactured components I've encountered (i.e. highest quality of fit and finish):
USA (Rockport, Wilson, VPI, Rowland, Krell, VTL)
Netherlands (Kharma)
Switzerland (Goldmund)
France (Jadis)
Japan (Accuphase, 47 lab)
The chinese components that I've encountered have often sounded very good, but are seldom manufactured very well. Shanling, Golden Tube, Antique Sound, etc. offer good value for the money, but not the highest level of manufacture.
USA (Rockport, Wilson, VPI, Rowland, Krell, VTL)
Netherlands (Kharma)
Switzerland (Goldmund)
France (Jadis)
Japan (Accuphase, 47 lab)
The chinese components that I've encountered have often sounded very good, but are seldom manufactured very well. Shanling, Golden Tube, Antique Sound, etc. offer good value for the money, but not the highest level of manufacture.