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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.
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mofojo
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I lived in Shanghai for 5.5 years from 2009 to 2014. The knockoff bags, shoes, backpack, watches, etc etc all looked very good! But they were total and complete s**t! All of it. 
Some of the larger established Chinese brands are actually pretty good. Shengya, Cayin, etc are pretty good and very well priced, especially bought in China. I would be very wary of these look a like knockoff amplifiers being any good and would also be concerned about the safety of the product. No free lunch. 
mofojo
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So you think blatant copying is ok? Saying they are copying well respected expensive brands. Same s..t when I lived there. It all sucked.  I think its BS ..
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