China built tube amps

I saw Steve Gutenberg’s review of the Boyuurange A50 Mk3 300B tube integrated when he originally published it, and I ordered it from Amazon. It was the bargain of the year! But for someone trying it out, I agree with the comment above regarding ordering from Amazon so you can return it. But that comment about Chinese gear is ridiculous. I own some good gear. Some of it happens to come from Chinese or Singapore companies who build the gear in China. I hate to break it to you, but a lot of good gear, audio and otherwise is built in China and Taiwan. 

The dealer you contacted is trying to take advantage of your naivete. Best to disregard and forget what he said. I've had 2 China-built tube amps (one was a Cayin), I didn't find any fault with regard to the build and sound quality. Just make sure to always use good quality tubes from a reputable seller, the only issue I ever encountered with the Cayin was that I bought a faulty set of power tubes, the tube pins were filthy, and 2 of the tubes sparked and red plated. I had to have the amp serviced and they replaced a few resistors but after that, it was smooth sailing.    

Understand that thes Audiophile Feliacs, on You Tube, and there are plenty of them, are getting income from their expert opinions. They are doing well. Many feel that watching them will help them chose product. So much talking head stuff is like watching Network news these days. Beware

@woowoo ,

I hate to break it to you, but I have owned 4 Hyundai vehicles in a row, and I have NEVER ever had problems with the cars, engine, transmission or otherwise.  In fact, the Hyundais are much more reliable than anything I ever bought from Ford, Chrysler or the General, and better than the 3 Toyotas we also had.

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that dealer you spoke to is full of sh#t