Clone DarTZeel amps?


Has anyone actually heard or bought a Chinese so called clone DarTZeel NHB 108 or the higher powered NHB 268? I would be interested to hear views re SQ but only from those who have actually heard them.

mazian

I think the whole cosmetic clone thing reflects the values of the buyer...in almost every way.

Even if a clone manufacturer were to produce a genuine clone, they haven't paid for the R&D and the IP that is embodied in the original, or the marketing and other overheads required to establish and support a brand. But even accounting for that a "bit perfect" clone would probably not have a sufficient discount to persuade people to buy it versus the real thing.

My experience ( >50 years active in audio and music and fortunately a darTZell owner) has me agreeing with arafiq

Note "clones" - even at quick glance - reveal significant variations to one another and in particular do not replicate authentic darTZell. 

The person who purchase a clone really knows what time it is…on their Roxel.

If you are into cycling you know the long tired deal about "Chinarellos", Chinese clones of very expensive Pinarello carbon fiber frames. Real Pinarello's are handcrafted in Italy with premium carbon fiber lay-ups. The Chinese knock-offs are made with minimal labor and from inferior materials. If you are a cyclist, you can feel the difference immediately-the real deal is lively and spirited, the clone feels dead and damped-down. 

After all these years of Alibaba, AliExpress et al, it is utterly amazing that nothing has changed in terms of China's marketing strategy with cheap knock-offs of others' designs. It would be nice if it disappeared, but as PT Barnum so famously said...