Just a couple of observations, I was perusing eBay the other day looking at McIntosh. In the listings was a MC 275. It looked just like an MC 275 until they got to the detailed pics. The side of the unit had a different name (can't remember what it was but,) the McIntosh script name was something different, not McIntosh. Looked like it and included the 275 designation. Secondly, If anyone cares to remember the early Walmart ads touting everything was "made in America". That's long gone away. Now they'd pretty much have to say everything is "Made in China". The greed of corporate America has forced everything to China (or other off-shore locations). It's had nothing to do with unions or the tree huggers. I've said it for years, if this trend continues, there will be no one left to buy the refrigerators. Their $15 an hr. minimum wage salary just won't get it. Pay people a living wage and stop padding the bottom line. Put the quality back into the products and not the profit. Sure, the stock values will decline a bit at first but how much is enough (profit)? Long live Madman Muntz! AB
Has anybody bought or heard a Chinese knock off amplifier?
There are a lot clones coming out of China and power amplifiers seem to be along for the ride.
Mark Levinson, Goldmund, and Accuphase are some of the big names I see replica’s being advertised for sale. These replica’s range in price from $500-$2000. My curiosity every time I see these always is do they even sound like the brand they are trying copy? Another thought that comes to my mind when I see them is, are they even safe or reliable. I myself wouldn’t touch one of these, but that’s me. Has anybody heard one? If so it would be interesting to hear some opinions regarding these amplifiers.
Mark Levinson, Goldmund, and Accuphase are some of the big names I see replica’s being advertised for sale. These replica’s range in price from $500-$2000. My curiosity every time I see these always is do they even sound like the brand they are trying copy? Another thought that comes to my mind when I see them is, are they even safe or reliable. I myself wouldn’t touch one of these, but that’s me. Has anybody heard one? If so it would be interesting to hear some opinions regarding these amplifiers.