Because their countries have put tariffs on parts made, and coming in from the US.
it’s global economics. Parts get more expensive, and the item gets more expensive every step of the way.
Chinese DAC's
I have been looking at several DAC's trying to decide which one to put in my system. Some of those DAC's I'm looking at are built and designed in China. Without getting political I don't think trade with China will ever be the same. I hope that these engineers are able to get there products to market. It would sure be a waste of talent.