UL certification is NOT a US legal obligation, only a request/recommendation.
So blame the US Government not the Chinese et al.
CE IS a European legal obligation.
Made in USA
I love to support USA products as much as I can. Even if it costs more. Id say 2nd choice Europe or Japan. Last place China.
So USA made HiFi products I have are... Magnepan, Odyssey, Geshelli, Rythmik, Schitt, Bluejean, Belden, Analog Productions( vinyl). Musichall & Monitor Audio (UK), Nagaoka, Magomi(Japan),
Other USA made HiFi I know of.. Kilpsch (high end speakers), Jeff Rowland, P.S. Audio, Emotiva?
Im sure there are more. Please continue list and lets support our own.
Mcintosh MC30 pair USA Mcintosh MC 240 USA PS Audio Power Plant 12 USA PS Audio BHK Tube Pre USA Pass Labs XP 15 phono USA First Watt F8 USA Klipsch Forte USA Small Green Computer Transport USA Optical Rendu USA Rega P10 UK Linn LP 12 UK Clear Audio Concept Germany Leben 300xs Japan Hegel H590 Norway Sonus Faber Electa Amator Italy Holo May KTE Dac China
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Here's some nice thoughts from the manufacturers point of view by Roger Skoff.
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