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Made In China

There seems to be a lot of varying opinion when it comes to China and the products that are made there. I personally know of an audio store in my home town that made the decision to no longer carry products with manufacturing ties in China. Maybe that’s why they have such a limited show room? Recently, I purchased a Cayin RU2 portable DAC and headphone dongle that‘s made in China. It’s the only audio product that I own that’s solely manufactured by a Chinese company and so far I have no complaints. Of course, my Apple products were likely made in China and I like those a lot. And if I’m correct (and I’m likely incorrect), Denafrips and Schiit Audio products are assembled in China but I’m uncertain where those companies are located. So I’m just wondering about audio products from Asia that offer high end build and sound quality. I would assume that most products from China, Korea, Japan, etc… offer a high value for the dollar? Anyway, please feel free to share your opinion and knowledge on this topic as I’m wanting to learn more about what‘s out made and engineered in that part of the world.

Thanks!

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I kind of started from scratch a few years ago.  I purchased a Topping D90.  Still have it and enjoy it.  The digital section has very good parts. I don't know about the analog side but sound is neutral.

I don't have the budget to experiment.  But I am curious.  I purchased silver coated OCC copper with Rhodium coated 45 degree angle bananas that have expanding ends to lock them into place. 2 M speaker cables $93.  I am sending my American made ribbon wires to have the same ends put on.  Those wires were $100.

I have American spirit.  I love America.  I have strong opinions but it is a waste of time in most cases to argue with people.  Especially here.  Either buy or not, there are personal reasons one way or the other..

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