I see that you're kind of new here. If you had been around longer or frequented any of the other audiophile forums, you'd know there are a core group of audiophiles that are passionate about "made in America" audio gear. They get very upset about the influx of "knock off" and "look-alike" gear, especially from China, and refuse to buy it. Yes, "made in America" means plenty for a significant number of audiophiles. Although, gear from Japan and some of the European countries has an excellent reputation and is prized by many audiophiles. It's the gear made in China that is very polarizing.
