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!

goofyfoot

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My 2 cents:

Boycotting goods for political reasons is a form of political activism. We intend to induce change, or at the very least opt out of involvement with those we don't agree with, or find utterly disgusting.  While we might feel better about ourselves, our "activism" may not produce the change we looking for.  Oftentimes our "good intentions" actually make things worse for those we are trying to "help."  I can sight many examples. 

As far as the CCP is concerned, you don't have to look very deep to see how complex the income stream is for that country.  Political royalty from all over the globe have expressed "public anti-CCP ideologies" yet take bribes and do business with those who, let's say, don't have our best interests at heart. So, we're sitting here at our desktop agonizing on whether or not to purchase a DAC from a Chinese company, while billions are being pushed in their direction by those we "trust".  Yes, I get the "living with yourself" factor, and we all want to do the "right thing."  I boycotted an American company that insulted their customers: "Here's our stance.  If you don't agree with us you're stupid, and a terrible person."  I understand the hesitation to support those who (as reported) are 180 degrees out of phase with our core values (or grossly misinterpret our values).

It gets back to the audio.  Value is certainly a consideration.  But, there not one person here that isn't willing to pay more to get more.  Sometimes Chinese goods fill that basic requirement as well.

 

"It’s about being from a communist country. We have issues supporting them."

The definition of a "communist country" is becoming a little more vague these days. Some highly educated individuals in "democratic societies" wear it as a badge of honor.

Just sayin’